Vascular Access Nurse Consultant - PICC RN (Per Diem)
About the position VIC the PICC ("VTP") is a specialized healthcare provider focused on vascular access consulting services to acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and home healthcare. We provide vascular access device insertion services, post access support services including declotting, line removal, port access and venous access troubleshooting. VTP also provides continuing education, precepting and other educational support to clinical team members and customers. VTP provides on-site and mobile vascular access support services throughout the Western and Southern United States and prides itself on delivering innovative, affordable and easy to procure services with high levels of client and patient satisfaction. VTP strives to create an uplifting career opportunity for clinical team members and an environment that emphasizes our core values of Integrity, Support, Respect, Inquisitiveness, Compassion and Stewardship. As a Vascular Access Nurse Consultant, you will work collaboratively with our customer's clinical team to resolve venous access issues to facilitate the treatment objectives of the treating physician. You may work inside or outside the hospital setting depending on each individual referral, providing you with a unique career opportunity to observe different treatment protocols and patient challenges. If you are looking for a change and tired of 12 hours on your feet or rushing from patient to patient with no time to provide quality care, this would be the perfect opportunity for you. This is a Sporadic Per Diem position — ideal for nurses who want to pick up occasional cases on their schedule.
Responsibilities
- Place PICCs, midlines and peripheral IVs with ultrasound and use ECG confirmation.
- Assist with management of PICCs and Vascular Access devices.
- Provide a wide range of vascular access support services including but not limited to port access, removal of lines, declotting, etc.
- Educate facility nursing staff regarding PICCs, midlines and many other CVAD's
- Visit patients in different customer facilities and therefore must be willing to travel to customer facilities and able to fulfill scheduling requirements as indicated based on business needs. Scheduling is case-based, not shift-based, with a minimum of 5 cases per month.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with current license
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in acute care preferred
- American Heart BLS Certification
- Experience placing ultrasound-guided IVs.
- Experience with other vascular access device (VAD) placements using ultrasound.
- Experience in vascular access device management, including care, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to work independently
- Fulfill scheduling requirements as indicated by job classification
- Possess a current and valid driver's license and auto insurance
- Must possess a smart phone
- Access to reliable transportation for travel to patient sites
Benefits
- Competitive pay with performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Ongoing education, training, and mentorship.
- Comprehensive Benefits for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and paid time off.
- Company provided vehicle or mileage reimbursement for travel between patient sites.
- Supportive Culture: Join a positive, growth-focused team with 24/7 on-call support.