Description 1+ year of PICC /vascular access registered nurse experience strongly preferred.
Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora
Department: UCH IV PICC
FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Nights
Pay: $35.29 - $54.71 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
Summary:
Assesses and identifies the appropriate vascular access for patients, using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities:
Provides vascular access services to UCHealth patients.
Assesses the patient for appropriate vascular access device(s) in collaboration with the patient care team to optimize patient care needs based on medications, access status, diagnosis, length of IV therapy, etc. Places peripherally inserted central catheters, midlines, ultrasound guided IV's or recommends alternative means of access. Troubleshoots complications with vascular access devices.
Documents vascular access information and actions in electronic health record.
Evaluates learning needs of staff, patients and/or family and provides staff, patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses, new hires, or providers.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:- * Registered Nurse
* Basic Life Support - Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience.
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
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RN PICC/Vascular Access at UCHealth summary:
The RN PICC/Vascular Access is responsible for assessing and implementing appropriate vascular access for patients using established nursing practices. They manage the placement of various access devices and provide education to patients and families while collaborating with the healthcare team. This role demands critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Keywords:
vascular access, PICC nurse, patient care, registered nurse, IV therapy, healthcare, peripherally inserted central catheter, midlines, troubleshooting, health record documentation