Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - in Wichita, KS

PICC Line Insertion:

• Perform sterile insertion of PICC lines for patients requiring long-term intravenous (IV) access.
• Utilize proper technique to ensure that the PICC line is inserted in accordance with hospital protocols and patient safety guidelines.
• Assess patients for appropriate suitability for PICC line placement, considering factors like vein condition, health history, and therapy requirements.
• Monitor and document the patient’s condition before, during, and after the PICC line insertion.

PICC Line Maintenance:

• Manage and maintain PICC lines, ensuring they are patent and functioning properly.
• Regularly assess the PICC line for signs of complications, including infection, thrombosis, or displacement.
• Perform routine flushes of the PICC line to prevent occlusion and ensure proper medication administration.
• Perform dressing changes and ensure that the PICC site remains clean and free from infection.
• Provide education to patients and families on the care and maintenance of the PICC line, including hygiene practices, signs of infection, and emergency procedures.

Patient Assessment and Care:

• Conduct a thorough assessment of patients’ needs prior to PICC line insertion, considering their medical history, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Assess and monitor the patient for potential complications associated with the PICC line, such as infection or catheter-related blood clots.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR).
• Monitor patients for any allergic reactions, adverse effects, or complications from medications or the insertion process.

Collaboration and Coordination of Care:

• Work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare team members to ensure the appropriate use of PICC lines based on the patient’s clinical needs.
• Collaborate with pharmacy, nursing staff, and other specialists to ensure that medications and therapies are delivered through the PICC line safely and effectively.
• Assist in developing individualized care plans for patients requiring long-term intravenous therapy.

Education and Training:

• Provide education to patients and families on how to care for their PICC lines, including cleaning and dressing changes, recognizing infection signs, and maintaining proper hygiene.
• Instruct patients on when to contact healthcare providers for issues such as leakage, pain, or signs of infection.
• Offer training to healthcare staff on best practices for PICC line care and insertion when necessary.

Infection Control and Safety:

• Adhere to strict infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene, sterile techniques for PICC line insertion, and use of aseptic technique during dressing changes.
• Monitor for signs of infection at the insertion site and provide appropriate interventions, such as culture samples, antibiotics, or changes in dressing techniques.
• Ensure that all catheter-related materials, equipment, and supplies are sterile and disposed of according to safety and infection control guidelines.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Accurately document all procedures, assessments, and patient responses related to the PICC line in the electronic health record…