Job Description
Job Description Raleigh General Hospital Registered Nurse (RN) - PICC Job Type: PRN Days
Job Location Type: In-Person Your experience matters Raleigh General Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse, RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute A Registered Nurse, RNwho excels in this role:
- The IV/PICC Nurse is a Registered Nurse who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing patients individualized IV access needs, developing a specific plan related to IV Therapy needs and implementing and evaluating an individualized plan for each patient.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Responsible for the insertion of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC).
- Provide maintenance and follow-up care for PICC lines and central lines.
- Serve as a preceptor for RN's who have successfully completed a training course for the insertion of PICC Lines.
- Initiates training and education for nursing staff, patient/family as required.
- Provides specialized knowledge, assessment, and skills in clinical setting in regard to obtaining vascular access, maintaining vascular access and troubleshooting vascular access devices.
- Administers Cath Flow for obstructed lines, per physician order.
- Performs the appropriate application of the device algorithm.
- Performs ultrasound guided peripheral IV starts.
What we're looking for - Successful completion of an Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma Program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required through American Heart Association (AHA) by the completion of hospital orientation
- Licenses: Requires a current state Registered Nurse license upon hire.
- Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
More about Raleigh General is a 300-bed hospital located in Beckley, WV, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.
EEOC Statement :
"Raleigh General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Raleigh General Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
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Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Relief