RN PICC - Adult Acute Care - Transplant Unit - 2 South (PRN)

Job Summary

To provide education to patients and staff on and the care and maintenance and/or discontinuation of PICC lines. To consult with physicians and nursing staff on an ongoing basis regarding psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the procedural process and communicates with physician and other team members regarding care and condition of patients throughout the procedural stay. To perform PICC line insertions on patients. To serve as a liaison to staff. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose. To participate in continuous quality improvement goals and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assesses adult critical care and med-surge patients for PICC services needs.
• Provides safe and effective PICC services to the hospital patients.
• Audit equipment for the unit.
• Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital, or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area.
• Facilitates the efficient operations of the area with maximum use of resources to maximize productivity and minimize costs.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as RN for one (1) year.
• Two (2) years of RN experience in specified area preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Valid RN license, ACLS required within ninety (90) days of employment, successful completion of Basic EKG course required within ninety (90) days of employment.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Interpersonal skills, must have high level of concentration and maintain confidentiality.
• Problem solving skills related to procedural priority, personnel assignments and next level of care assignments.
• Appropriate computer skills and technical skills to maintain equipment.
• Maintain clinical competencies according to ins standards, established policies and procedures of PICC services.