RN - Registered Nurse - Vascular Access - Pediatrics - Nights PRN

General Description:

Under general supervision, provides PICC Line Placement and Infusion education in the PICC program.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Consults on special patient cases where a need for PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) Line placement and instruction has been identified
• Establishes a treatment plan for patients and their families to follow
• Serves as a resource person for medical and hospital staff regarding PICC placement and education. Consults with healthcare team on complication management
• Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients
• Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients
• Observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary
• Interacts with family and patient regarding care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge
• Informs patient and family of hospital procedures
• Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate from an accredited school school of nursing required. Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred. Successful completion of "Vascular Access Device Selection, Insertion and Management" online course offered by Bard Access Systems within six months of hire.

Experience: One (1) year experience with PICC Line placement preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC). Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Require Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association certification when caring for the pediatric patient population.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must have current knowledge of nursing role in PICC Line placement. Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures. Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques. Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees. Good verbal and written communication skills. Some computer skills.