RN-PICC Procedure Nurse II

Vascular Access Team Nurse

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

The purpose of this position is to provide expert level nursing skills within the specialty of vascular access nursing in order to provide high quality vascular access care for patients.

Qualifications:

• CA RN license
• BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program preferred

Job Responsibilities:

• The nurse's practice is guided by the Code of Ethics. Professional behavior including interactions with co-workers. Displays our values; treats everyone respectfully.
• Identifies high risk patients and initiates intervention of ancillary department.
• Decisions and actions on behalf of patients/residents are determined in an ethical manner.
• Maintains patient confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters.
• Acts as a patient/resident advocate and assists patients/residents in developing skills so they can advocate for themselves.
• Delivers care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Utilizes nursing process - assessed via direct observation, peer reviews, audits, documentation.
• Participates on interdisciplinary teams that evaluate clinical practice or health services relating to patient/resident care.
• Participates in QI studies: involved in task force or committee. Implements suggestions for improving outcomes per unit study results. Independently identifies problematic areas and recommends problem solving. Shares findings of studies, audits with others. Seeks improvement independently.
• Collaborates and communicates with the patient/resident, family, and other health care providers. Utilizes peer review and observation. Monitors documentation for appropriate referrals.
• Is a primary clinical expert and resource for patients who require peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC, and midline intravenous catheters (IV) who meet the clinical criteria for these specialty lines, and there is a corresponding physician order to do so.
• Is a resource for staff and physicians to help provide guidance and understanding regarding the clinical indication and criteria for inclusion or exclusion for line placement.
• Manages the prioritization of orders to ensure the service is provided to patients with the greatest need first, to maximize quality patient care, and minimize length of stay.
• Ensures collaboration between staff, physicians, other disciplines and departments involved in the care of the patient. Keeps lines of communication open.
• Provides staff with support and guidance regarding PICC line or midline IV care and use, and alerts the Nurse Manager as needed for remediation issues.
• Makes fiscally responsible decisions regarding use of time, supplies, and equipment, managing the department budget responsibly.
• Team Leader:
• Is a primary clinical resource for staff on assigned unit. Is a role model and mentor for staff. Acts as the Nurse Manager Representative in his/her absence. Provides leadership and support for staff through effective problem solving and decision making. Is a resource for staff:
  Manages Staff and Patient flow:
  Coordinates care in high-risk/emergent situations and keeps Nurse Manager/Director/Nursing Supervisor aware of critical patients and any unit issues. Ensures collaboration between staff, physicians, other providers, and departments involved in the care of patients on their unit. Keeps lines of communication…