TridentCare
PICC RN PRN - Mobile Vascular Nurse
TridentCare, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90016
ROLE:
The PICC Line Nurse will assess and perform an overall evaluation of the patient. Responsible for placement of the line and ensure the line placement is correctly inserted.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to work independently.Communicates effectively and appropriately to patient, family and other health care providers.Completes required paperwork.Provides patient education about the PICC (or midline) insertion and the care and maintenance issues post insertionParticipates in performance improvement activities by providing information about each PICC (or midline) insertion to the facility staff as requestedDemonstrates ability to assess patient past and current medical history including laboratory values, venous and muscle skeletal status that is pertinent in qualifying a patient as a candidate for PICC placement.Assures physicians order on chart for PICC placement.Assures Informed Consent has been obtained.Performs time out; correct patient identifier prior to initiating PICC procedure.Demonstrates ability to perform PICC placement maintaining aseptic technique utilizing measures that prevent patient discomfort and trauma related to procedure.Demonstrates high level skills in critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access devices.Maintains clinical competency by inserting a minimum of six PICCs/year and by performing one observed successful PICC insertionDocuments insertion of PICC (or midline), confirmation of placement by radiologist for PICC, and medication administration, in accordance with company policyProvides facility nurses/staff instructions about the patient's PICC (or midline) care and maintenanceAssist Territory Managers in meetings for clinical support as neededAssist Director of Vascular Access in facility rounds to meet with and support Directors of Nursing, Administration and Nursing staffIs responsible for the fiscal viability of the PICC program by entering the charges for the insertion, proper usage of equipment, and productive use of timeMaintains patient confidentiality.
SKILLS|EXPERIENCE:
Undergraduate Degree in NursingCurrent RN (Registered Nursing) licensePICC CertificationCurrent BLS certificationMust have good knowledge base for caring for central venous catheters.Strong oral and written communication skills
• • 2 years of OR, IR, or PICC insertion experience
Pay Rate : $21/Hour + Case PayFlexible Schedule
Benefits:
TridentCare offers a competitive wage and robust benefit package to
full time employees . Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include:
Two weeks of vacation timeHealth Insurance after 30 days!Sick time8 paid holidaysSame day pay availableMedical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needsDental insuranceVision insuranceDisability insuranceCompany paid life insurance401(k)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The PICC Line Nurse will assess and perform an overall evaluation of the patient. Responsible for placement of the line and ensure the line placement is correctly inserted.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to work independently.Communicates effectively and appropriately to patient, family and other health care providers.Completes required paperwork.Provides patient education about the PICC (or midline) insertion and the care and maintenance issues post insertionParticipates in performance improvement activities by providing information about each PICC (or midline) insertion to the facility staff as requestedDemonstrates ability to assess patient past and current medical history including laboratory values, venous and muscle skeletal status that is pertinent in qualifying a patient as a candidate for PICC placement.Assures physicians order on chart for PICC placement.Assures Informed Consent has been obtained.Performs time out; correct patient identifier prior to initiating PICC procedure.Demonstrates ability to perform PICC placement maintaining aseptic technique utilizing measures that prevent patient discomfort and trauma related to procedure.Demonstrates high level skills in critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access devices.Maintains clinical competency by inserting a minimum of six PICCs/year and by performing one observed successful PICC insertionDocuments insertion of PICC (or midline), confirmation of placement by radiologist for PICC, and medication administration, in accordance with company policyProvides facility nurses/staff instructions about the patient's PICC (or midline) care and maintenanceAssist Territory Managers in meetings for clinical support as neededAssist Director of Vascular Access in facility rounds to meet with and support Directors of Nursing, Administration and Nursing staffIs responsible for the fiscal viability of the PICC program by entering the charges for the insertion, proper usage of equipment, and productive use of timeMaintains patient confidentiality.
SKILLS|EXPERIENCE:
Undergraduate Degree in NursingCurrent RN (Registered Nursing) licensePICC CertificationCurrent BLS certificationMust have good knowledge base for caring for central venous catheters.Strong oral and written communication skills
• • 2 years of OR, IR, or PICC insertion experience
Pay Rate : $21/Hour + Case PayFlexible Schedule
Benefits:
TridentCare offers a competitive wage and robust benefit package to
full time employees . Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include:
Two weeks of vacation timeHealth Insurance after 30 days!Sick time8 paid holidaysSame day pay availableMedical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needsDental insuranceVision insuranceDisability insuranceCompany paid life insurance401(k)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)