Position Overview
ROLE:
The PICC Line Nurse will assess and perform an overall evaluation of the patient. Responsible for placement of the line and ensure the line placement is correctly inserted.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to work independently.Communicates effectively and appropriately to patient, family and other health care providers.Completes required paperwork.Provides patient education about the PICC (or midline) insertion and the care and maintenance issues post insertionParticipates in performance improvement activities by providing information about each PICC (or midline) insertion to the facility staff as requestedDemonstrates ability to assess patient past and current medical history including laboratory values, venous and muscle skeletal status that is pertinent in qualifying a patient as a candidate for PICC placement.Assures physicians order on chart for PICC p...