Scripps Health
RN Venous Access - Mercy San Diego
Scripps Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
RN Venous Access - Mercy San Diego at Scripps Health
Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest. Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista. The San Diego campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and the childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).
This is a Full-Time (72 hours per pay period, every two weeks) position with a 12-hour DAY shift, on variable days of the week including holidays and weekends. Located at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego (Hillcrest).
At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated:
Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
We support patient logistics, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation duties.
We invite you to join our highly dynamic Venous Access team of Nurses.
Responsibilities
The RN Venous Access Nurse provides direct patient care within the scope of their practice. In addition, they are responsible for: Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patient progress towards expected outcomes. Evaluates institutional needs to ensure optimal patient venous access. Plans, develops and implements strategies, interventions and training to ensure desired outcomes. Develops and maintains competency records for advanced vascular access skills. Plans, develops, creates, and implements strategies for ongoing educational needs of hospital staff. Plans, develops, creates, implements, and maintains policies governing the use, insertion, care and maintenance of Central Lines and IV therapy. Supervises and/or precepts new RNs for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line insertion. Plans, develops, creates, implements, and maintains documentation and QA for insertions, outcomes analysis, and requirements for maintaining qualified clinician competency. Experience, Skills & Certifications
Required Experience/Specialized Skills 0-1 year experience in PICC insertion and venous access device troubleshooting skills. Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English. Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to demonstrate position-related behaviors. Preferred Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification Prefer ultrasound venous access and micro-introduction experience. Required Certification/Registration Current California RN License. Current American Heart Association BLS-C provider. PICC insertion certificate. Required Education/Course(s)/Training Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or the equivalent. Successful completion of a formal nursing PICC Line insertion educational course. Position Details
Position Pay Range: $58.00-$84.00/hour Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work. You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
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The RN Venous Access Nurse provides direct patient care within the scope of their practice. In addition, they are responsible for: Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patient progress towards expected outcomes. Evaluates institutional needs to ensure optimal patient venous access. Plans, develops and implements strategies, interventions and training to ensure desired outcomes. Develops and maintains competency records for advanced vascular access skills. Plans, develops, creates, and implements strategies for ongoing educational needs of hospital staff. Plans, develops, creates, implements, and maintains policies governing the use, insertion, care and maintenance of Central Lines and IV therapy. Supervises and/or precepts new RNs for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line insertion. Plans, develops, creates, implements, and maintains documentation and QA for insertions, outcomes analysis, and requirements for maintaining qualified clinician competency. Experience, Skills & Certifications
Required Experience/Specialized Skills 0-1 year experience in PICC insertion and venous access device troubleshooting skills. Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English. Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to demonstrate position-related behaviors. Preferred Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification Prefer ultrasound venous access and micro-introduction experience. Required Certification/Registration Current California RN License. Current American Heart Association BLS-C provider. PICC insertion certificate. Required Education/Course(s)/Training Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or the equivalent. Successful completion of a formal nursing PICC Line insertion educational course. Position Details
Position Pay Range: $58.00-$84.00/hour Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work. You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
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