Vascular Access RN II - PICC & VAD Specialist

Gbmc-Healthcare; Baltimore (MD); Vor Ort; USD 44.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore seeks an experienced Registered Nurse with specialized vascular access skills. The role involves placing peripheral IVs, PICC lines, and managing VADs, using ultrasound guidance and the Modified Seldinger Technique. You will educate patients and collaborate with physicians and staff.

Requires an Associate Degree in Nursing, Maryland RN license, and BLS. Three years of RN experience with vascular access and a commitment to ongoing education are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
• Three yearsRN experience with peripheral IV placement.
• Maryland RN license and BLS certification required.
• Willingness to learn PICC techniques and ultrasound guidance.

Aufgaben

• Assess patients for vascular access needs based on diagnosis and history.
• Notify physicians of changes and follow orders.
• Place peripheral IVs and perform PICC line placement.
• Troubleshoot VAD complications and assist staff as needed.
• Provide patient education on PICC care and maintenance.
• Document procedures and outcomes in medical records.
• Participate in quality assurance programs and audits.

Kenntnisse

Critical thinking

Assessment

Vascular access selection

Independent work

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Ultrasound guidance

Ausbildung

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

Portable ultrasound

Modified Seldinger Technique

Wire and scalpel technique

Jobbeschreibung

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore seeks an experienced Registered Nurse with specialized vascular access skills. The role involves placing peripheral IVs, PICC lines, and managing VADs, using ultrasound guidance and the Modified Seldinger Technique. You will educate patients and collaborate with physicians and staff.

Requires an Associate Degree in Nursing, Maryland RN license, and BLS. Three years of RN experience with vascular access and a commitment to ongoing education are essential.