Children's Wisconsin

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Provides the service of vascular access to patients that require intravenous (IV) therapy through peripheral IV starts, including long PIV and midline catheters.

The Vascular Access Team functions with demonstrated expertise in providing care and/or consultation to pediatric patients hospital-wide requiring peripheral venous access. The Vascular Access Team is a recognized resource in providing guidance in line management, teaching and continuity planning of children with peripheral venous lines.

Requires either current Wisconsin license as Registered Nurse (RN) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

Requires 3 or more years of experience with Peripheral IV (PIV) placement

Current CPR certification – Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.

Acquires and maintains Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire

Requires either Associate degree in nursing or respiratory therapy

Prefers direct pediatric patient care experience in ER, acute care, or critical care

Prefers Previous experience with ultrasound guided line placement.

Prefers ability to identify patients that have, or at risk of, difficult IV access (DIVA).

Knowledgeable in pain reduction techniques for IV placement.

Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children’s values and support our mission and vision.

Ability to work independently and utilize time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.

Ability to cope with physically and mentally stressful situations.

Interpersonal skills which frequently involve collaborating with peers, supervisors and medical staff on issues in order to accomplish objectives for patient care.

This is a newly created role and there are multiple FTE and shift options available:

• Full-Time: FTE .9 - 3 x 12's - NIGHT Shift
• Part-Time: FTE .6 - 2 x 12's - Both DAY shift and NIGHT shift option.

Please specify in your application what FTE and shift option you would consider.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

+ one of the following: - N/A, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Health & Safety Association, License Respiratory Care Practitioner (28) - State of Wisconsin, License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin