RN / Registered Nurse Supervisor of Vascular Access FT Days

Location:Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department: Vascular Access Nursing

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$38.48 - $50.01 / hour

Join us and be valued as a person, not just an employee, within a culture built on teamwork, empowerment, and continuous improvement. We have created something truly exceptional in Southwest Florida, with careers for compassionate healthcare professionals eager to realize their full potential across a diversity of opportunities throughout our health system.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical/Dental and Vision after 30 days of hire
• Free Employee Health and inexpensive prescription plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Match up to 5% and vested after 3 years
• Education Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts.and more!

Position Summary:

The Supervisor of Vascular Access is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the vascular access team within the hospital. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care by directing and supporting clinical staff in accordance with established nursing standards, organizational policies, and regulatory guidelines. The Supervisor promotes evidence-based practices, fosters a collaborative environment, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.

Reporting Structure: This role collaborates with another supervisor, working Monday through Friday on 8-hour shifts, with an average start time of 8 AM (flexible based on department needs).

Coverage: The system has two VAN supervisorsone is based at Gulf Coast Medical Center, while this supervisor oversees HealthPark, Lee Memorial Hospital, and Cape Coral Hospital. The two supervisors provide mutual support and coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Operations:

• Directs and coordinates the activities of the vascular access team, ensuring appropriate staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.Provides real-time support and guidance to clinical staff during complex or difficult vascular access procedures.Ensures adherence to hospital policies, nursing standards, and compliance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act.Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nursing staff, and quality specialists, to optimize vascular access care.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of the vascular access team, ensuring appropriate staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Provides real-time support and guidance to clinical staff during complex or difficult vascular access procedures.
• Ensures adherence to hospital policies, nursing standards, and compliance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nursing staff, and quality specialists, to optimize vascular access care.

Clinical Expertise & Patient Care:

• Oversees the assessment, selection, insertion, and maintenance of vascular access devices (VADs), including PICCs, midlines, and peripheral IVs.Ensures the team follows infection prevention protocols, evidence-based practices, and hospital guidelines to reduce catheter-related complications.Provides consultation and troubleshooting for difficult IV access cases, offering clinical expertise and support.Monitors patient outcomes and implements quality improvement initiatives related to vascular access care.
• Oversees the assessment, selection, insertion, and maintenance of vascular access devices (VADs), including PICCs, midlines, and peripheral IVs.
• Ensures the team follows infection prevention protocols, evidence-based practices, and hospital guidelines to reduce catheter-related complications.
• Provides consultation and troubleshooting for difficult IV access cases, offering clinical expertise and support.
• Monitors patient outcomes and implements quality improvement initiatives related to vascular access care.

Education & Staff Development:

• Supports ongoing staff education and competency validation for vascular access procedures and best practices.Serves as a clinical resource, offering mentorship and training on advanced vascular access techniques and technologies.Promotes professional development opportunities for the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Serves as a clinical resource, offering mentorship and training on advanced vascular access techniques and technologies.
• Promotes professional development opportunities for the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Performance Improvement & Quality Assurance:
• Leads initiatives to enhance patient safety, reduce complications, and improve overall vascular access outcomes.Participates in data collection, analysis, and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to vascular access care.Implements process improvements based on evidence-based practices and current guidelines.
• Participates in data collection, analysis, and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to vascular access care.
• Implements process improvements based on evidence-based practices and current guidelines.

Administrative & Financial Oversight:

• Assists with budget management, resource planning, and supply utilization for the vascular access team.Collaborates with leadership on operational goals, strategic planning, and resource allocation.Ensures accurate documentation, compliance with billing procedures, and appropriate utilization of vascular access services.
• Assists with budget management, resource planning, and supply utilization for the vascular access team.
• Collaborates with leadership on operational goals, strategic planning, and resource allocation.
• Ensures accurate documentation, compliance with billing procedures, and appropriate utilization of vascular access services.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BS degree preferred.

Experience:

• Previous experience in nursing leadership, preferably in vascular access or a related specialty. Preferred but not required. Proficiency in advanced vascular access procedures, including ultrasound-guided insertions. PICC line proficiency.
• Previous experience in nursing leadership, preferably in vascular access or a related specialty. Preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in advanced vascular access procedures, including ultrasound-guided insertions. PICC line proficiency.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida.Certification in Vascular Access (VA-BC) or related specialty preferred. Certification required within the first two years of assuming the leadership role.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida.
• Certification in Vascular Access (VA-BC) or related specialty preferred. Certification required within the first two years of assuming the leadership role.

Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.Expertise in vascular access techniques and best practices.Ability to develop and implement process improvements and quality initiatives.Knowledge of financial management to support budget planning and resource allocation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in vascular access techniques and best practices.
• Ability to develop and implement process improvements and quality initiatives.
• Knowledge of financial management to support budget planning and resource allocation.

US:FL:Fort Myers