RN PICC Vascular Access

Description

Location : UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, US : CO : Aurora

Department : UCH IV PICC

FTE : PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift : Nights

Pay : $35.29 - $54.71 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary :

Assesses and identifies the appropriate vascular access for patients, using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities :

Provides vascular access services to UCHealth patients.

Assesses the patient for appropriate vascular access device(s) in collaboration with the patient care team to optimize patient care needs based on medications, access status, diagnosis, length of IV therapy, etc.

Places peripherally inserted central catheters, midlines, ultrasound guided IV's or recommends alternative means of access.

Troubleshoots complications with vascular access devices.

Documents vascular access information and actions in electronic health record.

Evaluates learning needs of staff, patients and / or family and provides staff, patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses, new hires, or providers.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements :

• Registered Nurse
• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered / Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

6 months of nursing (RN) experience.

BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.

BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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