Registered Nurse PICC IV Team

Methodist Healthcare in San Antonio is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PICC/IV Team. The RN is responsible for assessment, insertion, maintenance, and troubleshooting of PICC lines and complex IV therapies across inpatient units. Duties include vascular access assessment, ultrasound-guided insertions, medication and infusion management, patient and staff education, and strict adherence to infection prevention and safety protocols. The nurse will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, document care accurately, and support quality initiatives in a mission-driven, patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform vascular access assessments and ultrasound-guided PICC insertions
• Manage and monitor complex IV therapies and infusions
• Maintain and troubleshoot PICC lines and central access devices
• Educate patients and staff on PICC care and IV therapy best practices
• Adhere to infection prevention and safety protocols
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
• Document assessments, procedures, and patient responses accurately
• Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Respond to vascular access consults across inpatient units
• Support orientation and mentoring of new team members as needed

Required Skills

• PICC line insertion and maintenance
• Ultrasound-guided vascular access
• IV medication and infusion management
• Central line care and troubleshooting
• Infection prevention and control
• Electronic health record documentation
• Patient and staff education
• Clinical assessment and critical thinking
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Safety and quality improvement practices