PICC Nurse - Registered Nurse

Passionate, drivenpeople dedicated to making a difference in healthcare.

SpecialtyCare isa leading provider of clinical services to hospitals. We partner with hospitalsto drive, sustain, and accelerate high performance. We offer a portfolio ofsolutions that include neuromonitoring, perfusion, surgical assist,autotransfusion, minimally invasive surgical support, and sterile processing.SpecialtyCare's clinicians focus their efforts to improve operationalefficiencies, improve outcomes, and maintain exceptional levels ofsatisfaction. We compete on results.

The Position :

Asa PICC Registered Nurse with SpecialtyCare, you will be responsible forinserting PICC lines, rounds on all patients, dressing changes on central linesand proper documentation / charting for patients with central access. You will be responsible for ensuring allproper protocol and standards are followed to reduce the risk ofinfection. You will also be responsiblefor educating patients and other staff members regarding central line care andmaintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Clinical Duties

• InsertPICC lines, rounds on all patients with central access, and performs dressingchanges on central IV lines.
• Assessthe need for central line access to be continued and make suggestions foralternate IV access.
• Evaluate"difficult" stick patients for PICC or other access. Data collectionon central lines sites, etc. is also a job function. Will perform difficult IV sticks and PICCinsertions as needed.
• PerformPICC line service using established organizational policies, procedures,practice guidelines, and / or standardized written protocols / orders.
• Documentall procedures to patients in patient's chart, on face sheets and processesface sheets in accordance with established procedures to ensure accurateaccounting.
• Shareon-call responsibilities with the rest of the team as directed by team leader.
• Incorporateethical principles as the foundation for decision making. Acts as a patient advocate; maintains patientconfidentiality, safety, and security; and respects, promotes, preserves humanautonomy, dignity, rights, and diversity.

GeneralDuties

Qualifications :

The Successful Candidate :

The successful candidate must bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional and personal values that complement the team and company vision. The following competencies are highly valued :

SpecialtyCare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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