PICC RN- Vascular Nurse - Full Time

Job Title: PICC Line Nurse The PICC Line Nurse will assess and perform an overall evaluation of the patient. Responsible for placement of the line and ensuring the line placement is correctly inserted. Locations Atlanta, GA 30301; Newnan, GA 30263; McDonough, GA 30252. (Recruit GA locations across USA.) Salary & Benefits Salary: $90,000 USD per year. Full-Time. Requisition #: PICCR030640. Flexible Schedule No Holiday Required Sign On Bonus Available Job Description The PICC Line Nurse will assess and perform an overall evaluation of the patient. Responsible for placement of the line and ensuring 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 insertion. Participates in performance improvement activities by providing information about each PICC (or midline) insertion to the facility staff as requested. Demonstrates ability to assess patient past and current medical history including laboratory values, venous and musculoskeletal 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 insertion. Documents insertion of PICC (or midline), confirmation of placement by radiologist for PICC, and medication administration, in accordance with company policy. Provides facility nurses/staff instructions about the patient's PICC (or midline) care and maintenance. Assists Territory Managers in meetings for clinical support as needed. Assists Director of Vascular Access in facility rounds to meet with and support Directors of Nursing, Administration and Nursing staff. Is responsible for the fiscal viability of the PICC program by entering the charges for the insertion, proper usage of equipment, and productive use of time. Skills and Experience Good knowledge base for caring for central venous catheters. Strong oral and written communication skills. 2 years of OR, IR, or PICC insertion experience. Benefits Two weeks of vacation time. Sick time. 8 paid holidays. Medical insurance allowance, giving freedom to customize plan to fit needs. Vision insurance. Disability insurance. 401(k). Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr TridentCare