Vascular Access PICC RN

** GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
** The Vascular Access/PICC Nurse supports and coordinates a multidisciplinary approach to Vascular Access/PICC team efforts at Driscoll Children's Hospital. This is to include evidenced based practices and a standardized approach. The position offers an expert resource in Vascular Access and PICC line insertion to the staff and physicians of Driscoll Children's Hospital.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:
** To perform this job successfully, the nurse must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the   immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

- • Develop and maintain the overall Vascular Access/PICC Program with input from the Vascular Access/PICC Collaborative.

- • Assist and mentor nursing staff concerning technique to be utilized with difficult intravascular access.

- • Promote and oversee education concerning vascular access to include screening for PICC candidates.

- • Coordinate vascular access educational events to include certification classes for general staff.

- • Assess competencies of PICC trained nurses.

- • 2 years or greater pediatric patient care experience, Required.

- • Supervisory experience, Recommended.

- • Computer literacy in basic skills and understanding of computer system.
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