About this role
The Peripheral Access Nurse Specialist provides direct patient care as the expert resource for establishing and maintaining optimum venous access. The Peripheral Access Nurse Specialist evaluates patients for, and places peripheral intravenous catheters, ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs (PIVs), midlines, and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines) in current patient populations. The peripheral access nurse will also provide education to patients, families, medical and nursing staff in the care of peripheral and central lines.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.
- Ability to demonstrate effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to contribute to initiatives and processes while supporting a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows.
- Proficiency with MS Office (including Word, Excel and Outlook) and proficiency with electronic health records with the ability to manage clinical/administrative data.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
- Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment.
EDUCATION:
- BSN required from an accredited nursing program
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum three (3) years critical care nursing experience OR 5 years of acute care experience (required)
- Peripheral Access placement experience (required)
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:
- Current Texas BON (or Compact State) RN license Upon Hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Upon Hire
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardioperipheral Life Support (ACLS) within 120 Days
- Venous Access-Board Certified (or VA-BC) within 1 Year