Nurse Vascular Access

CommonSpirit Health • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness. Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service. Leaders in Specialized Care: Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments. Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques. Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7. Why SJHMC? Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth. Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being. Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care. This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Registered Nurse: AZ or Compact license
• American Heart Association BLS
• One (1) year recent acute care experience
• One (1) year PICC placement experience
• Competency in PICC placement
• Strong critical thinking
• Excellent communication
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to coordinate tasks
• Ability to manage a heavy workload

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an approved PICC training program
• American Heart Association ACLS
• BSN

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients with difficult access for the appropriate VAD need
• Contacts doctors for medical orders to discuss placement of long-term VAD
• Places peripherally inserted central catheters ( PICC's)
• Troubleshoots difficult complications of VAD's or assist staff with trouble shooting
• Declot's PICC's or assists staff as a resource in declotting
• Coordinate patient care planning across disciplines, leveraging principles of the nursing process and critical thinking to maintain unparalleled patient safety and well-being.
• Assess patients for appropriate Vascular Access Device (VAD) needs, place Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters ( PICCs ), and manage long-term VADs.
• Troubleshoot complications and ensure optimal access for diverse patient populations.
• Directly place PICCs and difficult peripheral catheters.
• Troubleshoot and declot VADs.
• Serve as a resource for staff support.
• Contact physicians for medical orders.
• Obtain patient consent.
• Provide comprehensive teaching and follow-up care for PICC line maintenance.
• Write policies/procedures.
• Provide staff and physician education on PICC care and complication management.
• Present quarterly data for QA on PICC outcomes.
• Contribute to performance improvement projects related to PICCs, upholding the highest standards of care.

Benefits

• Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level