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Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The RN PICC is responsible for providing vascular access to patients such as placing PICC lines, peripheral IV catheters and obtain lab work if needed with or without the use of ultrasound.  Responsibilities include effective communication within the healthcare team, evaluate and trouble shoot vascular access devices, and provide education to other healthcare team members regarding vascular access devices and care.

Essential Job Functions

Provides vascular access to patients such as placing PICC lines, peripheral IV catheters and obtain lab work if needed with or without the use of ultrasound.Evaluate and trouble shoot vascular access devices, including central lines.Provide education to other healthcare team members regarding vascular access devices and care.Responsible for charting of care.Communicate with Team Lead regarding care provided to patients on the unit, including assessments and treatments.Data collection for patient safety and quality.Requires the daily assessment of all IV sites (central and peripheral) on inpatient units, change IV dressings and IV site as required per policy (SJWH ONLY).This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Required Minimum Education: 2 Year/ Associates Degree

Specialty/Major: Nursing

Preferred Education: 4 year/ Bachelor’s Degree or obtain BSN within 5 years of employment

Specialty/Major: Nursing

Licensing/ Certification - If registration, certification or licensure is required, include the name of the accrediting or licensing body.

Licensure/Certification Required: Current nursing license in the State of Ohio, BLS, ACLS, PALS and any other unit specific certification requirement

Licensure/Certification Preferred: PICC Certification – obtain w/in one year of start date

Minimum Years and Type of Experience: Minimum of 2 years nursing experience

Preferred ultrasound guided IV insertion, Midline insertion and PICC line insertion experience.  2-3 years’ experience in ICU, Medical-Surgical or experience in specialty preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Performs repetitive tasks/motionsHears alarm bells, telephone, and other soundsHears normal conversationHave good manual dexterityHave good eye-hand-foot coordinationHave clarity of vision:  Near (< 20”)Have clarity of vision:  Mid (> 20” – 20’)Distinguish colors

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Please indicate the activity’s level of frequency that applies to this position using the following frequency scale:

1 = Not at all within shift (0%)

2 = Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

3 = Frequently within shift (34-66%)

4 = Continuously within shift (67-100%)

Activity          1          2          3          4

Standing                                  X        

Walking                      X                    

Sitting             X                    

Balancing                    X                    

Reaching above head              X                    

Lift/Carry > 50 lbs < 100 lbs.             X

Climbing         X        

Bending                      X

Twist at Waist           

Push/Pull with force < 50 lbs             X

Reaching above shoulder                   X

Lift from floor level up                       X

Crouching/Squatting              X                    

Crawling         X                                

Kneeling                                 X        

Push/Pull with force > 50 lbs                         X        

Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs.                       X                    

Lift from waist            X

                                   

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Reads and interprets written/oral instructionsSets and meets deadlines, prioritizes work and works independentlyDefines and understands issues and problemsExamines data and draws logical conclusions demonstrating the ability to apply high levels of critical thinking and understandingExpresses or exchanges ideas by means of oral or written communicationsMakes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit.Organizes thoughts and ideas into understandable terminologyMust be flexible and able to adapt to change

WORKING CONDITIONS

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occurGeneral office environment - works generally at a desk in a well-lighted, air conditioned office area, with moderate noise levelsMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluidsPotential exposure to infectious organismsMay have periods of constant interruptionsProlonged periods of working alone may occurMany of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com