Clinical Nurse III - PICC

City of Hope•Irvine, CA

About The Position

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Position Summary: City of Hope is seeking a skilled and experienced PICC Nurse to join our healthcare team. The PICC Nurse is responsible for the assessment, insertion, and management of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines) to ensure safe and effective intravenous access for patients requiring long-term IV therapy. This role includes patient education, coordination with the healthcare team, and adherence to infection control and safety protocols. The schedule for this opportunity is for full-time, 12-hour shifts, and day shifts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Nursing is required
Current California RN license
Minimum of three (3) years related experience as a RN, demonstrated competency in PICC insertion using ultrasound guidance
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card through American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Specialized training in PICC line insertion using ultrasound guidance (highly preferred)
Successful completion of accredited class in PICC line insertion and management (highly preferred)
Certification in vascular access (e.g., VA-BC) (highly preferred)

Responsibilities

Assess patients to determine the need for PICC line placement.
Perform ultrasound-guided PICC line insertions, ensuring proper placement and functionality.
Adhere to sterile technique and infection prevention protocols during line insertion.
Evaluate patient history, diagnosis, and treatment plan to select the appropriate vascular access.
Monitor PICC lines for complications such as infection, occlusion, or thrombosis.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate PICC line management.
Educate patients and families on the care and maintenance of PICC lines, including how to prevent infection.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of PICC line placement, assessment, and management in the patient's medical record.
Report any complications or issues related to PICC lines to the medical team promptly.
Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, to develop and execute patient care plans.
Coordinate with radiology and laboratory departments for imaging and blood work related to PICC line insertion and maintenance.