PICC RN- Vascular Nurse - Full Time

TridentCare; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus Available

Two weeks of vacation time

Health Insurance after 30 days

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Company paid life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a full-time PICC RN - Vascular Nurse in Columbia, SC. The ideal candidate will assess and perform evaluations for PICC insertion, ensuring correct procedures and patient education. Candidates must hold a nursing degree, RN license, and PICC certification, with at least two years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation of $90k and generous benefits including vacation, health insurance, and more are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge base for caring for central venous catheters.
• At least 2 years of OR, IR, or PICC insertion experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patients for PICC placement.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and clinical competency.
• Provide patient education about PICC insertion and care.

Skills

Independence

Effective Communication

Patient Education

Critical Thinking

Central Venous Catheter Care

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Nursing

Current RN License

PICC Certification

Current BLS Certification

Job description

PICC RN - Vascular Nurse (Full Time)

Apply for the PICC RN- Vascular Nurse - Full Time role at TridentCare.

Role: The PICC Line Nurse will assess and perform an overall evaluation of patients, responsible for placement of the line and ensuring correct insertion.

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 PICC insertion and post-insertion care.
• Participates in performance improvement activities by providing data on each PICC insertion.
• Assesses patient history and lab values to qualify for PICC placement.
• Ensures physicians order PICC placement on chart.
• Secures informed consent.
• Performs timeout and verifies patient identifier before procedure.
• Performs PICC placement maintaining aseptic technique, minimizing discomfort.
• Exhibits critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access devices.
• Maintains clinical competency by inserting at least six PICCs per year and performing one observed successful insertion.
• Documents insertion, confirms placement by radiologist, and records medication administration per company policy.
• Provides facility nursing staff with instructions about PICC care and maintenance.
• Assists Territory Managers with meetings for clinical support as needed.
• Assists Director of Vascular Access in facility rounds with Directors of Nursing, Administration and Nursing staff.
• Manages fiscal viability of the PICC program by entering charges, using equipment productively, and productive time management.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Qualifications & Experience

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

Pay Rate: Starting at $90k.

Flexible Schedule; No Holiday Required; Sign On Bonus Available.

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).