The Miami VA Healthcare System's Nursing Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic RN Vascular Access. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.
The Vascular Access nurse has advanced knowledge and skills in assessing, inserting, caring for, and managing vascular access devices, including peripheral intravenous catheters (PIV), midlines, and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC). They have the advanced knowledge to maintain Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD).
Duties include but are not limited to; Assure patient safety in the insertion of peripheral intravenous (IV) lines, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) lines, and mid line catheters inclusive of vein intravenous (IV) lines, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) lines, and mid line catheters inclusive of vein selection, insertion, advancement of the catheter, determining placement, and monitoring of the client for untoward reactions.
Follows the SOP and checklist in the set-up, cleaning, transporting, and storing of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD). Communicates and collaborates with internal and external customers, especially on the needs of patients with poor venous access requiring intravenous therapy. Assists with patient preparation by providing explanation, education, and support. Assesses patients' needs, revises, and updates care plan as needed.
Reviews patients' chart for medical history, signed consent, laboratory test results, and allergies. Reviews patients' chart for prior history of pacemaker insertion and the date of placement to avoid dislodging pacemaker leads.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: 830-1900 with rotating weekends and holidays.
STELONDA.BENJAMIN@VA.GOV · (404) 804-1114
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $97198 – $176691/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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