Associate Patient Care Coordinator

Outpatient Services Coordinator/PICC Line RN Surgery and Infusion FEATURED SURGERY FT , Day Shift Bachelor of Science from an approved Registered Nursing Program POSITION SUMMARY The Outpatient Services Coordinator/PICC Line RN provides safe, high-quality nursing care in accordance with the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act, regulatory standards, BBGH policies, and established standards of care. This 36-hour position supports outpatient services coordination, hospital-wide vascular access needs through PICC services, infusion support, staff education, and float coverage as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides patient-centered nursing care with compassion, respect, and accountability for quality outcomes. Performs PICC line insertion, vascular access assessment, device maintenance, troubleshooting, and appropriate device selection within RN scope, policy, provider orders, and validated competency. Assists outpatient services managers with daily operations, workflow support, communication, scheduling needs, patient throughput, resource coordination, and departmental follow-up. Supports the Infusion Department when PICC services are not required and floats to other clinic or hospital departments based on organizational needs and competency. Serves as a hospital-wide vascular access resource and collaborates with providers, nursing staff, outpatient services managers, and interdisciplinary team members to improve access, continuity of care, and patient outcomes. Assists nursing education with education development, instruction, and acts as a resource for organizational education. Clinical Practice and Quality Responsibilities Promotes safe, evidence-based nursing practice, quality outcomes, service excellence, and regulatory readiness. Participates in performance improvement initiatives related to infusion therapy, vascular access, infection prevention, patient outcomes, and service efficiency. Supports consistent vascular access care through standardized assessment, documentation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and escalation processes. Identifies and communicates equipment, supply, staffing, workflow, and resource needs to leadership. Education and Competency Responsibilities Develops and provides education and competency validation for nursing staff related to vascular access assessment, device selection, ultrasound-guided IV insertion, PICC maintenance, troubleshooting, and evidence-based practice. Serves as an educator and clinical resource for staff, patients, and families regarding vascular access devices, infusion therapy, line care, infection prevention, and follow-up needs. Collaborates with the Nursing Education to identify education needs, assist with curriculum and material development, provide instruction, and support competency-based learning across nursing services. Required Qualifications Current Registered Nurse license in Nebraska or compact state license recognized by Nebraska. BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC Chemotherapy Certification within 1 year of hire Demonstrated competency in infusion therapy, vascular access assessment, and PICC line insertion and maintenance. Work hours and assignments may vary based on organizational, departmental, and patient care needs. Duties may include PICC line services, vascular access consultation, infusion services, outpatient services coordination, education, competency validation, and float responsibilities. Post -offer/pre-employment background check and drug screen. Box Butte General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr