PICC RN

Medical Center SE Texas Port Arthur; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The PICC nurse at Medical Center SE Texas Port Arthur will perform PICC insertions under the supervision of the Director of Education, advise nursing staff, monitor vascular access for complications, and ensure that insertions meet facility standards and patient care goals.

This role requires a Texas RN license, a BSN, BLS, CPI certification, and PICC education/experience; critical care experience preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse.
• BSN required.
• Critical experience preferred.
• BLS required.
• Current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
• NIHS Scale and annual stroke education required
• PICC education and experience

Responsibilities

• Inserts PICC lines under supervision and maintains documentation.
• Advises and assists nursing staff with PICC monitoring and care.
• Ensures vascular access procedures meet standards and quality care goals.

Skills

Critical care experience

PICC insertion

Education

Texas RN license

BSN

Tools

CPI certification

NIHS Stroke Education

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Education, the PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) nurse assumes responsibility for

the insertion of PICC lines within the facility. The PICC nurse advises and assists nursing personnel with the monitoring of PICC

vascular access for compliance, complications, and removal to provide quality patient care. The PICC nurse ensures that the

insertion of PICC are performed in accordance with the standards and mission of the facility.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

1. Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse.


2. BSN required.


3. Critical experience preferred


4. BLS required.


5. Current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification


6. NIHS Scale and annual stroke education required


7. PICC education and experience


8. Other duties as assigned