PICC RN- Mobile Vascular Nurse - Part Time

TridentCare•Phoenix, AZ

11d

About The Position

The PICC Line Nurse assesses and evaluates patients, places PICC or midline catheters, and ensures correct line placement. The nurse provides patient education and instructions to facility staff on catheter care and maintenance, documents procedures and related information in accordance with company policy, and supports facility and company vascular access activities. The position requires independent work, effective communication, clinical competency, and attention to patient confidentiality and the fiscal viability of the PICC program.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
PICC certification.
Current BLS certification.
Good knowledge base for caring for central venous catheters.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Two years of OR, IR, or PICC insertion experience.

Responsibilities

Work independently.
Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, and other health care providers.
Complete required paperwork.
Educate patients about PICC or midline insertion and post-insertion care and maintenance.
Participate in performance improvement activities by providing requested information about each PICC or midline insertion to facility staff.
Assess patients’ past and current medical history, including pertinent laboratory values and venous and musculoskeletal status, to determine eligibility for PICC placement.
Confirm a physician’s order for PICC placement is on the chart.
Confirm informed consent has been obtained.
Perform a time-out and verify the correct patient identifier before beginning the PICC procedure.
Place PICCs using aseptic technique and measures to prevent patient discomfort and procedure-related trauma.
Apply critical thinking and assessment skills related to vascular access devices.
Maintain clinical competency by inserting at least six PICCs per year and performing one observed successful PICC insertion.
Document PICC or midline insertion, radiologist confirmation of PICC placement, and medication administration in accordance with company policy.
Instruct facility nurses and staff on patient PICC or midline care and maintenance.
Assist Territory Managers with meetings for clinical support as needed.
Assist the Director of Vascular Access with facility rounds and support for Directors of Nursing, administration, and nursing staff.
Support the fiscal viability of the PICC program by entering insertion charges, using equipment properly, and making productive use of time.
Maintain patient confidentiality.