Registered Nurse (RN) - Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health•Paducah, KY

54d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN PICC is responsible for providing vascular access to patients such as placing PICC lines, peripheral IV catheters and obtain lab work if needed with or without the use of ultrasound. Responsibilities include effective communication within the healthcare team, evaluate and trouble shoot vascular access devices, and provide education to other healthcare team members regarding vascular access devices and care.

Requirements

Current nursing license in the State of Kentucky
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Any other unit specific certification requirement
Minimum of 2 years nursing experience

Nice To Haves

PICC Certification – obtain w/in one year of start date
Ultrasound guided IV insertion experience
Midline insertion experience
PICC line insertion experience
2-3 years’ experience in ICU, Medical-Surgical or experience in specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides vascular access to patients such as placing PICC lines, peripheral IV catheters and obtain lab work if needed with or without the use of ultrasound.
Evaluate and trouble shoot vascular access devices, including central lines.
Provide education to other healthcare team members regarding vascular access devices and care
Responsible for charting of care.
Communicate with Team Lead regarding care provided to patients on the unit, including assessments and treatments.
Data collection for patient safety and quality.
Requires the daily assessment of all IV sites (central and peripheral) on inpatient units, change IV dressings and IV site as required per policy (SJWH ONLY).