Registered Nurse (Rn), Vascular Access Specialist, Per Diem, Variable

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Hospital - Whittier, PIH Health Hospital - Downey and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multi-specialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services.

Responsible and accountable for providing for Placement of vascular access devices within the inpatient and outpatient hospital setting. In addition, collaborates with nursing and medical staff to determine the most appropriate candidates for PICC, Midline and Peripheral IV insertions and provide clinical staff with education relative to care and maintenance of the PICC lines, Midlines and Peripheral IVs.

The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation’s Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. PIH Health is certified as a Great Place to Work TM. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

Specific Skills Needed:

• Completes competency in 3cg tip confirmation.
• Knowledgeable in the legal aspects of nursing.
• Recognized and assists in the treatment of medication reactions and documents appropriately.
• Completes all needed competencies in PICC, Power Glide and US PIV placements.

Required Experience

Required:

• Current BCLS certification
• Evidence of continuing education and self-development
• Current California RN license
• Graduate from an approved school of nursing
• Two (2) years clinical experience in an acute care nursing setting.

Preferred:

• Vascular Access experience