Registered Nurse - Vascular Access/PICC Lines

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This position applies the nursing process in providing direct and indirect holistic care to patients and their families. The position also collaborates, in a collegial manner, with physicians and other health care team members in meeting the patient's needs. This position may delegate certain aspects of care to those under their direct supervision, within the scope of nursing practice. This position does float between GSH and BNH on a six-week advance schedule.

Requirements

Associate's Degree - Nursing (Required)
New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire. (Required)
Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience (Required)
Experience in vascular access/PICC lines is required (minimum of one year)
Must be proficient in peripheral IV placement
Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle
Registered Nurse Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Nice To Haves

ACLS PALS may be required but is dependent on unit or department Preferred

Responsibilities

Provides safe, ethical, patient‑centered vascular access care while preserving patient autonomy, dignity, and rights
Performs accurate, timely PICC insertions and line maintenance in accordance with TriHealth policy and CDC, AVA, and INS standards
Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, troubleshooting difficult insertions, repositioning catheters, and managing clotted lumens
Maintains high standards of quality and safety, including sterile technique, hand hygiene, sharps safety, and accurate documentation
Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members; delivers excellent customer service
Serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor to team members; supports teamwork and unit leadership as needed
Participates in quality monitoring, committees, and process improvement initiatives
Prioritizes workload effectively to meet patient and unit needs
Maintains professional competence through continuing education, certification, and professional organization involvement
Meets all mandatory TriHealth and unit requirements and actively participates in team activities