Registered Nurse, (RN) PICC
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Job Location:
Beckley, WV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Raleigh General Hospital
Registered Nurse (RN) - PICC
Job Type: PRN Days
About our Health System
Raleigh General is a 300 bed hospital located in Beckley WV and is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed tomaking communities healthierwith acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.
Job Summary
The IV/PICC Nurse is a Registered Nurse who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing patients individualized IV access needs developing a specific plan related to IV Therapy needs and implementing and evaluating an individualized plan for each patient.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Successful completion of an Associates Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma Program.
Required Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS) is required through American Heart Association (AHA) by the completion of hospital orientation
Required Skills
Licenses: Requires a current state Registered Nurse license upon hire.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Essential Functions
Responsible for the insertion of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC).
Provide maintenance and follow-up care for PICC lines and central lines.
Serve as a preceptor for RNs who have successfully completed a training course for the insertion of PICC Lines.
Initiates training and education for nursing staff patient/family as required.
Performs assessment skills.
Plans nursing care.
Intervenes with appropriate action after needs are identified.
Evaluates the assessment planning and intervention process.
Demonstrates professional and personal development.
Deliver direct patient care appropriate to age of patient served including adult and geriatric patients.
Provides specialized knowledge assessment and skills in clinical setting in regards to obtaining vascular access maintaining vascular access and troubleshooting vascular access devices.
Performs the appropriate application of the device algorithm.
Performs ultrasound guided peripheral IV starts.
Administers Cath Flow for obstructed lines per physician order.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
