PICC Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Desert Valley Hospital•Victorville, CA

1d•$47 - $66

About The Position

Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.DesertValleyHospital.com. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Why Prime Healthcare? Desert Valley Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Desert Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to: Paid Time Off 401K retirement plan Outstanding Medical Dental Vision Coverage Tuition Reimbursement Many more Voluntary Benefit Options! Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come Join a Team of Dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!

Requirements

Current and valid State RN License.
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Completion of Ultrasound guided PICC placement using Modified Seldinger Technique program.
Minimum of three years’ nursing experience, with high level of competency in peripheral catheter placement.
PICC and other Vascular Access Device care required.

Nice To Haves

Infusion Nurse Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients, place and assist in maintenance of the appropriate vascular access device (VAD) at the bedside, using ultrasound and modified Seldinger Technique (MST) for placement.
Utilize high degree of computer skills with data input and reporting mechanisms.
Documentation, including data for quality measures of routine audits, and CORE Measures; may include clinical trials and studies.
Check and reorder supplies and medications, and stock as needed daily.
Schedule procedures for out-patients and prioritize all requests.
Patient and family/significant other education; staff education and in services.
Follow up patient VAD status, dressing changes and troubleshooting problems.