Registered Nurse Vascular

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West
• Department: Vascular Acute Care
• Schedule: Weekend Option | Days

• Give pre and post renal transplant patient support.
• Provide care to post surgical patients having carotid revascularization, stents, amputations, surgical monitoring and general surgeries like appendectomies, cholecystectomies, and thyroidectomies.
• Care for patients who require surgical interventions for significant peripheral vascular compromise.
• Gain knowledge and understanding of drips, including PCA pumps, heparin, and insulin.
• Develop and maintain skills with wound changes including Wet-to-Dry, wound VAC and post surgical drains.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.