Vascular Access PICC RN

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN • Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

The Vascular Access/PICC Nurse supports and coordinates a multidisciplinary approach to Vascular Access/PICC team efforts at Driscoll Children's Hospital. This is to include evidenced based practices and a standardized approach. The position offers an expert resource in Vascular Access and PICC line insertion to the staff and physicians of Driscoll Children's Hospital.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active and unincumbered RN license, Texas Board of Nursing.
• 2 years or greater pediatric patient care experience, Required.
• Competency in placement of peripheral catheters.
• Computer literacy in basic skills and understanding of computer system.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) upon hire or within 90 days of hire/transfer date

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher, Preferred.
• Supervisory experience, Recommended.
• Pediatric PICC Insertion Certification, Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall Vascular Access/PICC Program with input from the Vascular Access/PICC Collaborative.
• Identify new evidence and facilitate evidenced based approaches.
• Support standardization of assessments, general interventions, protocols, products, documentation and charging.
• Develop and maintain policies as indicated.
• Serves as a patient advocate.
• Provide consultation on complex vascular cases.
• Assist and mentor nursing staff concerning technique to be utilized with difficult intravascular access.
• Promote and oversee education concerning vascular access to include screening for PICC candidates.
• Coordinate vascular access educational events to include certification classes for general staff.
• Assess competencies of PICC trained nurses.
• Develop a clear consultation process working toward 24/7 availability.
• Develop a scheduling process for elective PICC insertions.
• Perform elective PICC line insertions as ordered by physicians.
• Support family involvement and effective discharge planning by working with case manager as indicated.
• Collect and report data to demonstrate outcomes and effectiveness of program.
• Assist the Director of Nursing Resources and Metrics to provide an annual report and evaluation of the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees