Registered Nurse (RN) - IV Specialist - IV Resource Team - Per Diem

Registered Nurse - IV Resource Specialist - IV Resource Team

Who We Are:

Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center—a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence—we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.

About the Job:

The IV Resource Specialist assesses and evaluates patients’ health status related to vascular access and IV therapy needs. This role performs advanced vascular access procedures, including midline and PICC placements, using ultrasound and visualization technology. The specialist develops individualized care plans, collaborates closely with clinical teams, and provides education to nursing staff and community partners. This position reports directly to the IV Resource Coordinator.

What You’ll Do:

• Identify patients requiring advanced vascular access.

• Provide recommendations to healthcare teams on appropriate vascular access strategies.

• Evaluate patients’ ongoing vascular access needs.

• Maintain current knowledge of Infusion Nurses Society Standards of Practice.

• Demonstrate competence in advanced vascular access techniques and device care.

• Perform ultrasound-guided midline and PICC line placements.

• Utilize vein visualization technologies.

• Document assessments, interventions, and recommendations in the medical record.

• Complete appropriate interventions identified during surveillance rounds.

• Provide formal and informal education to clinical staff and community partners.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.

• Maintain expert-level peripheral IV placement skills.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are / Requirements:

Education:

• Required: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). BSN required by 2029 or within 10 years for RNs hired after 2019

Licensure / Certification:

• Required:

  • Current NH RN licensure

  • Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) certification within 1 year of hire

• Preferred:

  • Intravenous Nurses Certification Corporation certification

Experience:

• Three years of related nursing experience

• Experience operating ultrasound technology for midline and PICC line placement

• Experience performing expert peripheral IV insertions

• Experience utilizing vein visualization technology

• Experience documenting clinical assessments, interventions, and recommendations in the medical record

• Experience educating clinical staff on vascular access practices

• Experience functioning independently and prioritizing vascular access needs

Abilities:

Ability to achieve competency in the following:

• Within 30 days:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Within 90 days:

  • Peripheral catheter insertion

  • Midline catheter insertion

  • Ultrasound-guided PICC insertion

  • PICC tip confirmation using current technology

  • Implanted port access and care

  • Central line care

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet-designated hospital.

• Comprehensive health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Competitive pay with opportunities for career growth.

• Tuition and certification reimbursement

• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

• Education support and paid training programs to support continued professional development.

• …and so much more.

Southern New Hampshire Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.