Picc rn

Provide expert vascular access services including bedside insertion of PICCs, midlines, and peripheral IV catheters. Educate patients and families on procedures while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Bedside insertion of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs).
• Bedside insertion of midlines and extended dwell catheters.
• Bedside insertion of peripheral IV catheters.
• Establishing access via intravascular ports.
• Examination, assessment, and evaluation of patients with vascular access devices.
• Educates all patients and family members on the procedures to be completed.
• Answers any questions regarding procedures to be done.
• Educates staff when necessary.
• Clearly documents procedures completed as per client policy and per the policy of the Company.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Current ACLS and BCLS certifications.
• Completed vascular access competency skills checklist.
• 2-5 years of experience.

Skills

• Communication Proficiency
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Patient/Client Focus
• Patient Assessment
• Professionalism
• Patient Education
• Clinical Documentation
• Vascular Access
• Ultrasound Equipment
• Peripheral IV Insertion
• PICC Insertion
• Midline Insertion
• Intravascular Port Access

Work Environment

This job operates in a wide variety of environments ranging through all types of healthcare facilities. Driving from client facility to client facility may account for a large part of the usual workday. This role routinely uses portable ultrasound equipment, medical supplies, mobile phones, and computers.

Location: Austin, Texas
Work arrangement: On Site