This position provides expert vascular access services to patients across a variety of healthcare facilities. As a PICC RN/Vascular Access Specialist, you will perform bedside insertions of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), midlines, extended dwell catheters, and peripheral IV catheters. You will also establish access via intravascular ports and conduct examinations, assessments, and evaluations of patients with vascular access devices.
Responsibilities
- Perform bedside insertion of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)
- Perform bedside insertion of midlines and extended dwell catheters
- Perform bedside insertion of peripheral IV catheters
- Establish access via intravascular ports
- Examine, assess, and evaluate patients with vascular access devices
- Educate patients and family members on procedures to be completed
- Answer patient and family questions regarding procedures
- Educate staff when necessary
- Clearly document all procedures completed according to client policy and company policy
Schedule
- Flex shifts available: 4am-4pm and 1pm-1am
Work Environment
- This role operates across a wide variety of healthcare facility types
- Driving from client facility to client facility may account for a large part of the workday
- Routine use of portable ultrasound equipment, medical supplies, mobile phones, and computers
Required Qualifications
- Current RN license in the state in which you will be working
- Current ACLS certification
- Current BCLS certification
- Completed vascular access competency skills checklist
- Communication proficiency
- Personal effectiveness and credibility
- Patient/client focus