RN - Vascular Venous Access PICC - Weekends

• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

The Vascular Access/PICC Registered Nurse is a specialized clinical nurse responsible for the
assessment, insertion, maintenance, and removal of vascular access devices, including peripherally
inserted central catheters (PICCs), midlines, and peripheral IVs. This role supports safe, timely, and
evidence-based vascular access services across inpatient and outpatient settings, serving as a clinical
expert and resource to interdisciplinary teams.

1. Performs comprehensive patient assessments to determine appropriate vascular access device selection based on clinical indications, therapy duration, and patient condition.
2. Performs vascular access procedures – including but not limited to PICC placement, midline catheter insertion, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access- using aseptic technique and evidence-based practice.
3. Verifies catheter tip placement per organizational policy (e.g., ECG-based technology, radiographic confirmation).
4. Provides ongoing care, troubleshooting, dressing changes, and maintenance of vascular
access devices.
5. Educates patients, families, and staff on vascular access care, infection prevention, and device management.
6. Collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and nursing staff to optimize vascular access outcomes.
7. Documents procedures, assessments, and patient education accurately in the electronic health record.
8. Participates in performance improvement initiatives related to CLABSI prevention, patient safety, and quality outcomes.
9. Serves as a clinical consultant for difficult access cases and vascular access–related complications.
10. Adheres to all regulatory, accreditation, and facility policies, including infection control and safety standards.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Alabama credentialed from the
  Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
  American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart
  Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Alabama.
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience (ICU, ED, or medical-surgical
  preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in vascular access or PICC line insertion, Certification such as VA-BC™ (Vascular Access – Board Certified) or CRNI®, Proficiency with ultrasound-guided vascular access.

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians.

Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

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