Vascular Access Specialist (PICC Team) full time

101 Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Dothan, AL seeks an RN Infusionist to insert PICC lines in outpatient and inpatient settings. You will apply the nursing process to patients with complex vascular access needs, perform IV therapy, and ensure high standards of care while rotating on-call evenings, nights, and weekends.

This role supports the hospital mission and values and contributes to education for patients and staff. Requirements include an Alabama RN license, competency with peripheral IV and central

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Insertion of PICC lines in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with complex vascular access needs
• Practice appropriate intravenous standards
• Provide education and training to patients and staff on vascular access care
• Repair of PICC lines, declotting, dressing changes
• Support Southeast Health's mission, vision, and values

Skills

Peripheral IV access

Central vascular access

Effective communication

Educational presentations

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Clinical assessment

Education

Alabama RN license

CRNI certification within 1 year

Tools

Windows applications

Job description

Job Description Summary

• 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 Description QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 staff

SKILLS

• 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).

Shift Day Shift Details

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

FTE 0.9

Type Regular

Equal Employment Employer

Southeast 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.

About Southeast Health

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Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network. Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves.

Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.