Registered Nurse Vascular Access - Full-Time
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: March 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: The Vascular Access Nurse Specialist
provides direct patient care as the expert resource for
establishing and maintaining optimum venous access. The Vascular
Access Nurse Specialist evaluates patients for, and places
peripheral intravenous catheters, ultrasound-guided PIVs, midlines,
and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines) in current
patient populations. Provides coaching to all RNs in developing
their venipuncture skill. This position serves as an expert
resource for insertion, care and maintenance of all central venous
access devices. This position functions within the scope of RN
licensure to assess patient IV access needs, plan, implement,
evaluate effectiveness, make recommendations to nursing staff and
physicians and document. Patient & family education is provided
appropriate to the type of therapy the patient is receiving.
Provides care related to vascular access based on the age-related
needs of the adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient with
consideration of their development/psychosocial needs,
environmental safety, education needs, communication style, and
level of understanding. Requirements: - Bachelor's of Nursing
required. - 5 years of acute care experience. - Valid State RN
license. - Valid CPR/ACLS. - Certification: Venous Access -Board
Certified (or VA-BC) within one year. - Competency in the placement
of Midlines and PICC lines. Work Schedule: 7AM - 7PM Work Type:
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