PICC RN PRN - Mobile Vascular Nurse

TridentCare; Patton (Cambria County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks of vacation time

Sick time

8 paid holidays

Medical insurance allowance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

TridentCare is seeking a PICC Line Nurse to assess patients, perform PICC insertions, and ensure proper line placement with aseptic technique. The role includes documenting procedures, collaborating with physicians and facility staff, and educating patients on PICC care and maintenance.

The nurse will maintain competency with a minimum of six PICCs per year and participate in coordination with clinical leadership to support nursing staff and maintain quality of care.

Qualifications

• Two years of OR, IR, or PICC insertion experience.
• Must have good knowledge base for caring for central venous catheters.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and evaluate medical history to determine PICC candidacy.
• Place PICC line and ensure correct insertion with aseptic technique.
• Document PICC insertion, radiologist confirmation, and medications per policy.
• Provide patient education about PICC care and maintenance after insertion.
• Communicate effectively with patient, family, and other health care providers.

Skills

PICC line care knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

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.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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

SKILLS|EXPERIENCE:

• 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 : $45/HR
Flexible Schedule

TridentCare offers a competitive wage and robust benefit package to full time employees. Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include:

• Two weeks of vacation time
• Sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• Medical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)

Pay Rate : starting at $21\Hour + Case Pay mn $100 for PICC lines
Flexible Schedule

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