PICC RN PRN - Mobile Vascular Nurse

TridentCare; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated PICC RN PRN - Mobile Vascular Nurse to join their team. This role involves assessing patients and performing PICC line insertions while ensuring the highest standards of care. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills and effective communication abilities, with a commitment to patient education and safety. Enjoy a flexible schedule and a range of benefits, including health insurance and paid time off, as you contribute to improving patient outcomes in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Two weeks of vacation time

Health Insurance after 30 days

Sick time

8 paid holidays

Same day pay available

Medical insurance allowance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Company paid life insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Must have a current RN license and PICC certification.
• Requires 2 years of experience in OR, IR, or PICC insertion.

Responsibilities

• Perform PICC line insertions and ensure proper placement.
• Educate patients on PICC care and maintenance.
• Document procedures and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Registered Nursing License

PICC Certification

BLS Certification

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

2 years of OR, IR, or PICC insertion experience

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Nursing

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Role

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 musculoskeletal 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.

Skills|Experience

• Undergraduate Degree in Nursing.
• Current RN (Registered Nursing) license.
• PICC Certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• Good knowledge base for caring for central venous catheters.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• 2 years of OR, IR, or PICC insertion experience.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Rate: $21/Hour + Case Pay.

Flexible Schedule.

Benefits

• Two weeks of vacation time.
• Health Insurance after 30 days.
• Sick time.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Same day pay available.
• Medical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401(k).

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level.
• Employment type: Part-time.
• Job function: Health Care Provider.
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.