PICC RN PRN - Mobile Vascular Nurse

Responsibilities

• Absess and perform an overall evaluation of the patient.
• Place the line and ensure correct insertion.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Provide patient education about PICC (or midline) insertion and care.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Assure physicians' orders on the patient's chart for PICC placement.
• Obtain informed consent from the patient.
• Perform a time-out; verify patient identifiers before PICC procedure.
• Maintain aseptic technique during PICC placement.
• Document PICC insertion, confirmation of placement by radiologist, and medication administration.
• Instruct facility nurses/staff on patient's PICC care and maintenance.
• Support Territory Managers in meetings for clinical support.
• Participate in facility rounds with Director of Vascular Access.
• Ensure the fiscal viability of the PICC program by entering charges, managing equipment usage, and optimizing time.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in nursing.
• Current 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.

Skills

• Ability to work independently.
• Critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access devices.
• Maintain clinical competency by inserting a minimum of six PICCs/year and performing one observed successful PICC insertion.

Benefits

• Competitive wage starting at $21 per hour plus case pay of $100 for PICC lines.
• Flexible schedule.
• TridentCare offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Two weeks of vacation time.
• Health insurance after 30 days.
• Sick time.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Same-day pay available.
• Medical insurance allowance for customized plan selection.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.