PICC Nurse

We believe our people are our strength and we take our employees health seriously. From medical coverage and life insurance to retirement plans, paid time off and much more, Steward Health Care provides you with a variety of benefits to address your unique needs.

Health & Wellness

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement & Savings

• 401K

Educational Assistance

• Tuition Reimbursements
• Loan Repayment

Work & Life Balance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Other Perks

• Low Cost parking
• Up to 20% employee discount-Gift shop, onsite Caf and Cafeteria

Summary:

Responsible for the insertion of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) and Mid-Lines as ordered by a physician. Provides thorough assessment and evaluation to the patient to ensure appropriate line is inserted to a patient. Collaborate with physicians to provide a quality and efficient care to the patient.

Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Chief Quality Officer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Service: Consistently supports and communicates the Mission, Vision, and Values of St. Joseph Medical Center. Upholds the Standards of Conduct and Corporate Compliance. Adheres to all Steward Healthcare policies on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI)

People: Incorporates the patients physiological, psychological, cultural, developmental and spiritual needs into the plan of care. Consistently follows patient care, and facility guidelines and procedures in performance. Directs support personnel in implementing patients plan of care, provides supervision and guidance, and evaluates effectiveness of the delegated tasks. Collaborates with inter and intra professional colleagues to ensure quality outcomes.

Quality:

Completes annual education requirements. Maintains competency, as evidenced by completion of competency validation requirements. Promotes of a culture of patient safety which results in the identification and reduction of unsafe practices. Uses nursing process to provide all levels of patient care.

Uses professional judgment and critical thinking to prepare, prioritize, and execute the patients plan of care consistent with patient assessment data, physicians treatment plans, and professional standards of care. Implements measures to prevent exposure to infectious pathogens and communicable conditions. Identifies risks and hazards to patients through various risk assessments, with actions taken to mitigate patient harm.

Listen to and honor patient and family perspectives and choices. Acknowledge the patients and familys knowledge, values, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds to ensure they are incorporated into the planning and delivery of care.

Communicate and share complete and unbiased information with the patients and families in ways that are affirming and useful.

Ensure that patients and families receive timely, complete, and accurate information to effectively participate in care and decision making. Encourage and support patients and families in participating in care and decision making at the level they choose. Collaborate with patients, families, healthcare practitioners, and healthcare leaders in policy and program development, implementation and evaluation in facility design, in professional education, as well as delivery of care.

Understands that a solution may create a new way of doing things that is not how it has always been done, but is the right thing to do. Takes ownership of a patient safety related issue and openly acknowledges an ongoing problem requiring attention. Affirms that decisions made that will impact families and direct patient care requires patient and family representation as part of the multidisciplinary approach. Encourage the concept that just culture should prevail. Other duties as assigned.

Growth:

Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments.

Networks with other Infusion and PICC nurses.

Enhances the patient experience by fostering a positive relationship with customers.

Contributes to improving patient satisfaction results.

Finance:

Promotes stewardship of hospital resources while ensuring quality patient care.

Reviews all PICC and Mid-line insertions to ensure appropriate charges are accounted for.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Licensed as a Registered Nurse accepted by Texas State Board of Nursing to engage in professional nursing.

Technical, clerical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills relevant to patient care/area.

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification required.

Other certification requirements as defined by the certification policy.

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED

Certified in PICC and Midline insertions.

Baccalaureate degree or progression to this degree.

Experience in Acute Care facility

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