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GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Vascular Access/PICC Nurse supports and coordinates a multidisciplinary approach to Vascular Access/PICC team efforts at Driscoll Children's Hospital. This is to include evidenced based practices and a standardized approach. The position offers an expert resource in Vascular Access and PICC line insertion to the staff and physicians of Driscoll Children's Hospital.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, the nurse must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the
immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

• • Develop and maintain the overall Vascular Access/PICC Program with input from the Vascular Access/PICC Collaborative.
• • Identify new evidence and facilitate evidenced based approaches.
• • Support standardization of assessments, general interventions, protocols, products, documentation and charging.
• • Develop and maintain policies as indicated.
• • Serves as a patient advocate.
• • Provide consultation on complex vascular cases.
• • Assist and mentor nursing staff concerning technique to be utilized with difficult intravascular access.
• • Promote and oversee education concerning vascular access to include screening for PICC candidates.
• • Coordinate vascular access educational events to include certification classes for general staff.
• • Assess competencies of PICC trained nurses.
• • Develop a clear consultation process working toward 24/7 availability.
• • Develop a scheduling process for elective PICC insertions.
  • Perform elective PICC line insertions as ordered by physicians.
  • Support family involvement and effective discharge planning by working with case manager as indicated.
  • Collect and report data to demonstrate outcomes and effectiveness of program.
  • Assist the Director of Nursing Resources and Metrics to provide an annual report and evaluation of the program.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• • Active and unincumbered RN license, Texas Board of Nursing.
• • Bachelor’s Degree or higher, Preferred.
• • 2 years or greater pediatric patient care experience, Required.
• • Supervisory experience, Recommended.
• • Competency in placement of peripheral catheters.
• • Computer literacy in basic skills and understanding of computer system.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.

• Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
• Pediatric PICC Insertion Certification, Preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) upon hire or within 90 days of hire/transfer date