PICC & Vascular Access Nurse Specialist

Westchester Medical Center; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver professional nursing care with focus on Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) and Midline placement and maintenance as ordered, while collaborating with physicians and the health care team.

The role requires a minimum of two years in an acute care hospital, infusion experience, and preferred PICC experience. BSN preferred; NY RN license and BLS required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Infusion experience required; PICC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with difficult access or need for IV therapy for vascular access.
• Work with staff nurses, physicians, case managers and team to ensure early assessment for VAD selection and implementation.
• Participate in education on Vascular Access with patient, family, and staff.
• Review physicians orders and obtain consent.
• Review medical records for contraindications of peripheral vascular access.
• Determine best vascular access device based on medications, status, diagnoses and IV duration.
• Report to Systems Director of Infection Prevention & Control.
• Troubleshoot complications of VADs and assist staff.
• Document accurately in the permanent medical record.

Skills

Infusion experience

Vascular access assessment

Team collaboration

Education

RN degree from accredited program

BSN preferred

Job description

Westchester Medical Center seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver professional nursing care with focus on Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) and Midline placement and maintenance as ordered, while collaborating with physicians and the health care team.

The role requires a minimum of two years in an acute care hospital, infusion experience, and preferred PICC experience. BSN preferred; NY RN license and BLS required.