Job Summary

Provides evidence-based vascular access care for pediatric patients that include Intravenous (IV) Access, Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line placement & insertion, and dressing changes. Supports nursing units, collaborates with RNs and medical staff, and educates patients and families on the procedure in a compassionate patient and family centered care environment. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director.

Job Specific Duties

• Provides Vascular Access nursing care including Peripheral Intravenous (IV), Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line insertion, placement, monitoring and dressing changes.
• Communicates with the physician or disciplines involved regarding patient's progress, critical findings, changes in the patients' condition, and IV therapy complications and procedure.
• Educates patients and families on Vascular Access procedure, documents the teaching in the Electronic Health Record, and notifies RN and/or physician of any patient/family concerns.
• Assesses all body systems, absence of blood borne infections, surgical site infections, and observes skin integrity for prevention of skin breakdown.
• Follows physician’s orders and administers medications. Adheres to the six rights of Medication Administration.
• Plans, implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.
• Delegates nursing care based on knowledge of staff qualifications and competency.
• Performs reassessments as per policy, when there is a change in the plan of care or an intervention is performed.
• Assembles medical equipment and supplies for procedure and restocks supplies.
• Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record.
• Promotes an "error free" working environment by consistently providing high-quality, safe care as per hospital policies. Conducts prevention rounding and follows up on identified concerns promptly.
• Assesses all body systems, ensures safe, effective, efficient care delivery with emphasis on the absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls, ouch-free procedural pain and reduction of pain.
• Completes the hand off process at shift change, provides patient information, communicates pending IV's, PICC line insertions, and dressing changes.