PICC RN- Vascular Nurse

The PICC Line Nurse will assess and perform an overall evaluation of the patient. Responsible for placement of the line and ensure the line placement is correctly inserted.

• →Ability to work independently.
• →Communicates effectively and appropriately to patient, family and other health care providers.
• →Completes required paperwork.
• →Provides patient education about the PICC (or midline) insertion and the care and maintenance issues post insertion
• →Participates in performance improvement activities by providing information about each PICC (or midline) insertion to the facility staff as requested
• →Demonstrates ability to assess patient past and current medical history including laboratory values, venous and muscle skeletal status that is pertinent in qualifying a patient as a candidate for PICC placement.
• →Assures physicians order on chart for PICC placement.
• →Assures Informed Consent has been obtained.
• →Performs time out; correct patient identifier prior to initiating PICC procedure.
• →Demonstrates ability to perform PICC placement maintaining aseptic technique utilizing measures that prevent patient discomfort and trauma related to procedure.
• →Demonstrates high level skills in critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access devices.
• →Maintains clinical competency by inserting a minimum of six PICCs/year and by performing one observed successful PICC insertion
• →Documents insertion of PICC (or midline), confirmation of placement by radiologist for PICC, and medication administration, in accordance with company policy
• →Provides facility nurses/staff instructions about the patient's PICC (or midline) care and maintenance
• →Assist Territory Managers in meetings for clinical support as needed
• →Assist Director of Vascular Access in facility rounds to meet with and support Directors of Nursing, Administration and Nursing staff
• →Is responsible for the fiscal viability of the PICC program by entering the charges for the insertion, proper usage of equipment, and productive use of time
• →Maintains patient confidentiality.

• • Undergraduate Degree in Nursing
• • Current RN (Registered Nursing) license
• • PICC Certification
• • Current BLS certification
• • Must have good knowledge base for caring for central venous catheters.
• • Strong oral and written communication skills

• • 2 years of OR, IR, or PICC insertion experience

Pay Rate: Starting at 90k
Flexible Schedule
No Holiday Required
Sign On Bonus Available