Vascular Access RN: PICC & Ultrasound Specialist

Palomar Health; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 183,816,000 - 254,506,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health's Radiology-Interventional department seeks an experienced RN to perform PICC insertions and peripheral IVs using ultrasound, coordinate line placement, and educate patients and families. You will collaborate with interventionalists, physicians, and nurses to ensure safe, effective vascular access and care throughout the procedure and post-procedure phases.

Requirements include a current California RN license, PICC program completion within 30 days of hire, ACLS and BLS-HCP

Qualifications

• Current California RN license required.
• Successful completion of PICC program course within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 3 years RN experience in the specialty area; 6 months at Palomar Health preferred.
• ACLS and BLS–Healthcare Provider certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Insert PICC lines and perform peripheral IVs.
• Coordinate PICC line placement with care team and physicians.
• Provide patient and family education related to vascular access.
• Utilize ultrasound for PICC insertion and line management.
• Adhere to nursing standards and Palomar Health policies.

Skills

PICC insertion

Ultrasound guidance

Peripheral IV insertion

Patient education

Communication

Education

CA RN license

PICC program training

BSN preferred

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Palomar Health's Radiology-Interventional department seeks an experienced RN to perform PICC insertions and peripheral IVs using ultrasound, coordinate line placement, and educate patients and families. You will collaborate with interventionalists, physicians, and nurses to ensure safe, effective vascular access and care throughout the procedure and post-procedure phases.

Requirements include a current California RN license, PICC program completion within 30 days of hire, ACLS and BLS-HCP