Vascular Access Specialist (PICC Team) full time

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Dothan, AL seeks a Vascular Access Specialist to perform PICC insertions in outpatient and inpatient settings, applying nursing processes to patients with complex vascular access needs.

Requirements include current Alabama RN license, proven peripheral IV and central venous access skills, and CRNI certification within one year. On-call rotation includes evenings, nights, and weekends. The role emphasizes education for patients and staff, and high-quality vascular access care.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of Alabama.
• Documented skill and competency in peripheral IV access and central vascular access devices.
• Must obtain CRNI certification within one year of employment.
• Must be able to rotate on-call during evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Experience with PICC line insertion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Insert PICC lines in outpatient and inpatient settings using nursing process.
• Educate patients and staff on vascular access device care and management.
• Repair PICC lines and perform dressing changes as needed.
• Declot vascular access devices when required.
• Maintain competency through ongoing training and documentation.

Skills

Peripheral IV access

Central vascular access devices

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Registered Nurse license (AL)

CRNI certification within 1 year

Job description

Southeast. Always the right career direction.Job Description SummaryThe Vascular Access Specialist: is primarily responsible for the insertion of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) in the outpatient as well as the inpatient setting. uses the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care provided to individuals with complex vascular access needs. actively accepts, understands, and practices appropriate standards of intravenous nursing. actively supports the mission, vision, and values of the hospital and department. performs various other activities related to vascular access including but not limited to repair of PICC lines declotting of all vascular access devices dressing changes to all vascular access devices provides education and training to patients and staff on vascular access device care and management.Job DescriptionQUALIFICATIONS:Current RN license in the state Documented skill and competency in peripheral IV access and central vascular access devices Successful completion of the requirements for PICC line insertion as stipulated by the Alabama Board of Nursing Certification Requirement: Must obtain certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Infusionist (CRNI) within one year of date of employment. Must be able to rotate being on call during evenings, nights, and weekends.LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS:Must be able to read, write, and speak English Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of various education levels via written and verbal formats. Ability to conduct educational activities and presentations effectively to all levels of staffSKILLS:Successful course completion in Basic Cardiac Life Support Successful course completion of institutional Intermediate EKG Course Annual completion of competency requirements. Ability to function independently with effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and presentation skills Successful completion of Advance Cardiac Life Support course (preferred). Experience in operating personal computers, including operation of computer software in a Windows environment (preferred).ShiftDayShift Details8:00 am - 4:30 pmFTE0.9TypeRegularJoin one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America.Equal Employment EmployerSoutheast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.