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Job Description Summary
is primarily responsible for the insertion of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) in the outpatient as well as the inpatient setting.
uses the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care provided to individuals with complex vascular access needs.
actively accepts, understands, and practices appropriate standards of intravenous nursing.
actively supports the mission, vision, and values of the hospital and department.
performs various other activities related to vascular access including but not limited torepair of PICC lines
declotting of all vascular access devices
dressing changes to all vascular access devices
provides education and training to patients and staff on vascular access device care and management.
Job Description QUALIFICATIONS
Current RN license in the state
Documented skill and competency in peripheral IV access and central vascular access devices
Successful completion of the requirements for PICC line insertion as stipulated by the Alabama Board of Nursing
Certification Requirement: Must obtain certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Infusionist (CRNI) within one year of date of employment.
Must be able to rotate being on call during evenings, nights, and weekends.
LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of various education levels via written and verbal formats.
Ability to conduct educational activities and presentations effectively to all levels of staff
SKILLS
Successful course completion in Basic Cardiac Life Support
Successful course completion of institutional Intermediate EKG Course
Annual completion of competency requirements.
Ability to function independently with effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and presentation skills
Successful completion of Advance Cardiac Life Support course (preferred).
Experience in operating personal computers, including operation of computer software in a Windows environment (preferred).
Shift Day Shift Details
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
FTE 0.9
Type Regular
Equal Employment Employer
Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
About Southeast Health
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Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network. Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves.
Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.
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Worksite address
dothan, AL, 36303, US
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