Temp - Registered Nurse (RN)

The PICC Line Nurse will assess and perform an overall evaluation of the patient. Responsible for placement of the line and ensure the line placement is correctly inserted.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to work independently.
Communicates effectively and appropriately to patients, family and other health care providers.
Completes required paperwork.
Provides patient education about the PICC (or midline) insertion and the care and maintenance issues post insertion
Participates in performance improvement activities by providing information about each PICC (or midline) insertion to the facility staff as requested
Demonstrates ability to assess patient past and current medical history including laboratory values, venous and muscle skeletal status that is pertinent in qualifying a patient as a candidate for PICC placement.
Assures physicians order on chart for PICC placement.
Assures Informed Consent has been obtained.
Performs time out; correct patient identifier prior to initiating PICC procedure.
Demonstrates ability to perform PICC placement maintaining aseptic technique utilizing measures that prevent patient discomfort and trauma related to procedure.
Demonstrates high level skills in critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access devices.
Maintains clinical competency by inserting a minimum of six PICCs/year and by performing one observed successful PICC insertion
Documents insertion of PICC (or midline), confirmation of placement by radiologist for PICC, and medication administration, in accordance with company policy
Provides facility nurses/staff instructions about the patient's PICC (or midline) care and maintenance
Assist Territory Managers in meetings for clinical support as needed
Assist Director of Vascular Access in facility rounds to meet with and support Directors of
Nursing, Administration and Nursing staff
Is responsible for the fiscal viability of the PICC program by entering the charges for the insertion, proper usage of equipment, and productive use of time
Maintains patient confidentiality.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
2 years of OR, IR, or PICC insertion experience - Required
PICC Certification - Required
Current BLS certification - Required
Must have good knowledge base for caring for central venous catheters.
MUST BE COVID VACCINATED
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
California
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Must be active at time of submission