Neonatal Vascular Access/PICC Team- Nights

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Neonatal PICC Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized vascular access services in the NICU for neonatal patients at Monroe Carell, with a focus on the placement and maintenance of 1 Fr and 2 Fr peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). This role also includes the insertion of extended peripheral intravenous lines (ePIVs) and peripheral IVs (PIVs) in the neonatal population utilizing advanced ultrasound guidance techniques to ensure safe and effective access. In addition to vascular access procedures, the Neonatal PICC RN may assist with venous laboratory draws and serves as a vascular access resource and champion within the NICU. The role involves providing hands-on, at-the-elbow support to bedside nurses, including clinical guidance and advocacy for appropriate vascular access decisions. The Neonatal PICC RN is responsible for conducting central line audits, maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based practices, and actively contributing to the advancement of professional nursing practice within their specialty.

Requirements

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
2 years experience
Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

Equipment Maintenance (Intermediate)
Patient Evaluation (Intermediate)
Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice (Novice)
Treatment Planning & Goal Setting (Novice)
Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Intermediate)
Care Planning (Novice)

Responsibilities

Provides specialized knowledge, assessment, and skills in clinical setting in regards to obtaining vascular access, maintaining vascular access and troubleshooting vascular access devices.
Performs patient assessments of vascular access accurately and thoroughly.
Identifies learning needs of patient, family members, staff and faculty.
Provides education to these groups as needed.
Performs the appropriate application of the device algorithm.
Assists with venous laboratory draws.
Serves as a vascular access resource and champion within the NICU.
Provides hands-on, at-the-elbow support to bedside nurses, including clinical guidance and advocacy for appropriate vascular access decisions.
Conducts central line audits.
Maintains current knowledge of evidence-based practices.
Actively contributes to the advancement of professional nursing practice within their specialty.