Job Description
Passionate, drivenpeople dedicated to making a difference in healthcare. SpecialtyCare isa leading provider of clinical services to hospitals. We partner with hospitalsto drive, sustain, and accelerate high performance. We offer a portfolio ofsolutions that include neuromonitoring, perfusion, surgical assist,autotransfusion, minimally invasive surgical support, and sterile processing.SpecialtyCare's clinicians focus their efforts to improve operationalefficiencies, improve outcomes, and maintain exceptional levels ofsatisfaction. We compete on results.
The Position: Asa PICC Registered Nurse with SpecialtyCare, you will be responsible forinserting PICC lines, rounds on all patients, dressing changes on central linesand proper documentation/charting for patients with central access. You will be responsible for ensuring allproper protocol and standards are followed to reduce the risk ofinfection. You will also be responsiblefor educating patients and other staff members regarding central line care andmaintenance.
Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical Duties
- InsertPICC lines, rounds on all patients with central access, and performs dressingchanges on central IV lines.
- Assessthe need for central line access to be continued and make suggestions foralternate IV access.
- Evaluate"difficult" stick patients for PICC or other access. Data collectionon central lines sites, etc. is also a job function. Will perform difficult IV sticks and PICCinsertions as needed.
- PerformPICC line service using established organizational policies, procedures,practice guidelines, and/or standardized written protocols/orders.
- Documentall procedures to patients in patient's chart, on face sheets and processesface sheets in accordance with established procedures to ensure accurateaccounting.
- Shareon-call responsibilities with the rest of the team as directed by team leader.
- Incorporateethical principles as the foundation for decision making. Acts as a patient advocate; maintains patientconfidentiality, safety, and security; and respects, promotes, preserves humanautonomy, dignity, rights, and diversity.
GeneralDuties
- Readsunderstand and implement all policies and procedure guidelines. Collect andreport quality improvement data as required.
- Ensurethat all required documentation is done according to protocol established bythe customer and the Company.
- Notifyappropriate person(s)/department(s) when problems develop with equipment and/orpersonnel as established the Company's protocols and policies.
- Presentin-services for customers as requested or needed. Attend meetings as required.
- Ensurethat equipment is cleaned and functioning safely for the next case andpreventative maintenance is scheduled and completed according to schedule andappropriately disposes of all refuse.
- Ensures thatsupplies are ordered, stocked and available as needed.
- Establishand maintains procedures to communicate and document potential or realequipment problems to all members of the team.
- Responsiblefor the implementation and maintenance of Quality Development programs inassigned hospitals.
- Mayadminister medications only as directed and approved by physician.
- Performother duties and works on special projects as assigned.
Qualifications: - Nursing Degree along with a PICC Line certification from an accredited PICC Line education/certification program (i.e. Infusion Nurse Specialist (Certified Registered Nurse Infusion) ).
- Licensed to practice in the state of Florida or compact state.
- Minimum 1 year experience as a CRNI. Additional levels of experience as a CRNI may vary by position based on clinical and operational needs.
The Successful Candidate: The successful candidate must bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional and personal values that complement the team and company vision. The following competencies are highly valued:
- Focused on clinical quality and delivering the absolute best results for patients.
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a high stress environment necessary. Must have the ability to effectively manage varying and unpredictable situations.
- Excellent communication skills and basic computer skills are essential.
- Proven self-starter who works well independently and as a part of the OR team.
- Must possess Strong Physician/Surgeon Relationship skills, team first mentality.
- Lives the SpecialtyCare Values - Integrity, Care, Urgency, and Improvement.
SpecialtyCare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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