PICC RN NE

Job Description

Job Description

RN- Vascular Access Job Description

Job Description : PICC RN / Vascular Access Specialist

Position Reports To : Regional Manager / Clinical Liaison

The job of PICC RN / Vascular Access Specialist was established for the purpose / s of providing expert

vascular access services to the patients of our clients. Working within the guidelines set forth by the state

in which these employees are licensed and also working within the guidelines set forth by the Company,

the PICC RN / Vascular Access Specialist will maintain a high level of professionalism and skill.

Responsibilities

Vascular Access

• Bedside insertion of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs).
• Bedside insertion of midlines and extended dwell catheters.
• Bedside insertion of peripheral IV catheters.
• Establishing access via intravascular ports.
• Examination, assessment and evaluation of patients with vascular access devices.

Education

Documentation

Company.

Competencies

Work Environment

This job operates in a wide variety of environments ranging through all types of healthcare facilities.

Driving from client facility to client facility may account for a large part of the usual workday. This

role routinely uses portable ultrasound equipment, medical supplies, mobile phones, and computers.

RN- Vascular Access Job Description

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the

employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. This is generally a physical role entailing driving,

standing bending over and lifting objects up to 20 pounds. This would require the ability to lift

equipment, assist in the repositioning of patients, stand for procedures.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Based on employment status and region, the employee’s shifts may range from 12 to 24 hours on call.

Expectations for number of shifts per payroll period differ as to job status as well. Shift expectations

may be from one to three shifts per week.

Required Education and Experience

RN licensure is required for all employees of this type. A minimum to two years nursing experience

in a critical care area is also preferred. One year of vascular access experience including the insertion

of PICCs is preferred. Technical experience with computers and mobile phones is preferred as well.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

documentation.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,

duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and

activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions

and duties of the position.