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Basic description
The vascular nurse is responsible for nursing care of patients who have chronic vascular diseases mostly seen in outpatient medical offices. A vascular nurse’s job responsibility could include assisting the physician with treatment, minor surgical procedures, and administering medications.
Educational requirements
Registered nurse license is preferred; Basic Life Support certification is required for most positions; experience in medical–surgical unit or critical care is highly desirable; certification as cardiac vascular nurse is offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
Core competencies/skills needed
■ Astute assessment skills
■ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
■ Good organizational and managerial skills as the job may include administrative responsibilities in the vascular clinic
■ Computer literacy is required
Related Web sites and professional organizations
■ American Nurses Credentialing Center (www.nursecredentialing.org)
■ Society for Vascular Nursing (www.svnnet.org)