Vascular Access RN – PICC & VAD Specialist

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC); Baltimore (MD); Presencial; USD 44 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

GBMC HealthCare seeks an experienced Registered Nurse specializing in vascular access and PICC line management. The role emphasizes accurate IV placement, patient education and collaboration with physicians to ensure optimal vascular access care.

Requirements include an associate degree in nursing, Maryland RN licensure, and 3+ years of vascular access experience. The position is based on-site with competitive pay and ongoing professional development.

Qualificações

• Three years experience as a Registered Nurse with demonstrated competence in placement of peripheral IV catheters.
• Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• PICC insertion, care and maintenance competency initially and annually thereafter.
• Current Maryland Registered Nurse license.
• BLS certification from an affiliated American Heart Association training site.
• ALS/PALS/NRP or other certifications required upon hire for specialty areas.

Responsabilidades

• Assess patients with regard to vascular access need based on diagnosis, medication regime, medical history and length of stay.
• Recognizes abnormal conditions or potential problems and takes appropriate action and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Implements provider's orders according to needs and established nursing policies and procedures.
• Performs IV starts, phlebotomy associated with IV starts and placements of extended dwell catheters.
• Place peripherally inserted central lines.
• Troubleshoot difficult complications of VADs or assist staff in troubleshooting.
• Declot VADs or assist staff as a resource in declotting.
• Provide patient teaching regarding PICC line care and maintenance.

Conhecimentos

Vascular access decision making

Critical thinking

Independent work

Ultrasound techniques

Communication

Staff education

Continuous learning

Formação académica

Associate Degree in Nursing

Descrição da oferta de emprego

GBMC HealthCare seeks an experienced Registered Nurse specializing in vascular access and PICC line management. The role emphasizes accurate IV placement, patient education and collaboration with physicians to ensure optimal vascular access care.

Requirements include an associate degree in nursing, Maryland RN licensure, and 3+ years of vascular access experience. The position is based on-site with competitive pay and ongoing professional development.