Registered Nurse PICC

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional care and manage the placement and maintenance of PICC lines and midlines. You will collaborate with physicians and the health care team to deliver high-quality patient care in an acute care setting.

The role requires at least two years of acute care nursing experience, infusion/PICC experience, NY RN license, and BLS. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years nursing experience in an acute care hospital.
• Infusion experience required; PICC experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current New York State RN licensure; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with difficult access or need for long term IV therapy for vascular access.
• Collaborate with staff nurses, physicians, case managers and team members for early VAD assessment.
• Educate patients and families on Vascular Access care and maintenance.
• Review physician orders and obtain informed consent.
• Evaluate medical records for contraindications to peripheral vascular access.
• Select the best vascular access device based on meds, status and diagnoses.
• Document accurately in the patient’s permanent medical record.

Skills

Vascular Access

PICC Line

Acute Care

Nursing

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Summary

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process. To collaborate with other members of the health care delivery team including physicians, to deliver quality health care. Primary role is the delivery of competent clinically appropriate placement of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Lines and/or Midlines as ordered, including maintenance and care of all Central Lines.

Summary

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process. To collaborate with other members of the health care delivery team including physicians, to deliver quality health care. Primary role is the delivery of competent clinically appropriate placement of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Lines and/or Midlines as ordered, including maintenance and care of all Central Lines.

Summary

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process. To collaborate with other members of the health care delivery team including physicians, to deliver quality health care. Primary role is the delivery of competent clinically appropriate placement of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Lines and/or Midlines as ordered, including maintenance and care of all Central Lines.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with difficult access or need for long term IV therapy for appropriate vascular access device
• Works with staff nurses, physicians, case managers and other team members to insure early assessment for VAD selection and implementation
• Participates in education with Vascular Access education with patient, family members and staff
• Reviews physicians order
• Obtains consent
• Reviews medical records for any contraindications of peripheral vascular access
• Determines the best vascular access device for the patient based on medications, current access status, diagnoses, length of IV therapy and etc.
• Reports directly to the Systems Director of Infection prevention & Control
• Troubleshoots difficult complications of VAD’s or assists staff in troubleshooting
• Documents completely and accurately in the patient’s permanent medical record

Qualifications/Requirements

Experience: Minimum of two years nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting required. Infusion experience required, PICC experience preferred.
Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing required; a bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Licenses / Certifications: Current New York State RN licensure required. Current BLS required. Valid PICC Insertion Certification preferred.
Other: N/A
Special Requirements: N/A