PRN PICC NURSE

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

BMC Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia is seeking a regulated Registered Nurse for interventional radiology procedures, including PICC insertions and IV therapy. The role requires an active RN license, VA-BC within two years, ACLS within 90 days, and BLS within 30 days, with at least one year of clinical nursing experience; ICU or ED experience is preferred.

BARD PICC training is required at the department level.

Qualifications

• Current RN license issued by the state where services will be provided or a multi-state RN license via eNLC.
• VA-BC certification within two years of hire.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• BARD PICC Training required at department level.
• Three years RN experience preferred in ICU or ED.
• Experience requirements specify one year minimum for RN.

Responsibilities

• Inserts PICC, Midlines, Access and tunneled Ports and PIV via ultrasound guidance with placement confirmed by ECG or x-ray.
• Monitor PICC lines, declotting, discontinuing catheters, dressing changes and assisting with procedures.
• Insert peripheral IVs throughout the hospital.
• Plan, evaluate and implement IV-related interventions.
• Provide IV therapy and PICC education to staff, patients, families, students and physicians.
• Participate in quality monitoring related to PICC insertions and ultrasound-guided IVs.
• Perform other nursing duties (assessment, sedation, recovery, education) as needed.
• May provide staff education on PICC and Midlines.

Skills

RN License

VA-BC Certification

ACLS

BLS

Tools

PICC Training (BARD)

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC) through the Vascular Access Certification Corporation within two (2) years of hire.
• ACLS within 90 days of hire
• BLS within 30 days of hire

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year clinical nursing experience.

To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)

• BARD PICC Training

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC) through the Vascular Access Certification Corporation

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) Years RN Experience
• ICU or ED Experience

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inserts PICC, Midlines, Access and tunneled Ports and PIV via ultrasound guidance and determines placement via ECG or x-ray follow-up with the radiologist and documents the procedure.
• Assist staff by monitoring PICC lines, declotting, and discontinuing catheters with or without blood cultures. Perform weekly dressing changes and may assist staff with performing dressing changes.
• Insert peripheral IV throughout the hospital.
• Plans, evaluates and implements interventions for solving IV related patient care problems.
• Provide IV therapy and PICC instruction/ education to staff, patients, families, students and physicians.
• Participates in quality monitoring related to PICC lines insertions and ultrasound guided IV.
• Performs other nursing duties including but not limited to assessment, sedation, IR procedures, recovery, patient education, patient follow up and other duties as necessary.
• May provide staff education to include departmental education activities related to PICC and Midlines.
• Maintains current knowledge of core measures and assist in performing chart audits, monitoring and follow-up with staff to ensure compliance when not performing IV therapy.
• Keeps current on new advances in IV therapy. May assist with new product evaluation.
• Demonstrates Customer Service standards (smiles and makes eye contact; greets each patient and visitor; seeks out patient and visitor contact; displays appropriate body language at all times; takes 5 minutes each day to go above and beyond for one patient or visitor; honors diversity
• Follows all safety rules while on the job. Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms.
• Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 35+lbs

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Working closely with others.
• Working protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards.
• Working around infectious diseases.
• Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in water.
• Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process.
• Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, physicians, and other employees.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Shift:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center:

156 BMC Interventional Radiology and Special Procedures

Address:

2500 Hospital Drive

Martinsburg

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.