PIH Health Downey:
Responsible and accountable for providing 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 provides clinical staff with education relative to care and maintenance of the PICC lines, Midlines and Peripheral IVs. Provides direct nursing care including assessment, plan of care, education, and evaluation for assigned patients during admission, discharge, or transfer settings, while supporting patient throughput.
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 Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
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Required Skills
- Knowledgeable in the legal aspects of nursing.
- Completes all needed competencies in PICC, Power Glide and US PIV placements.
- Completes competency in 3cg tip confirmation.
- Recognizes and assists in the treatment of medication reactions and documents appropriately.
Required Experience
PIH Health Downey:
Required:
- Current California RN license
- Current BLS and ACLS certification from American Heart Association
- Two (2) years clinical experience in an acute care nursing setting.
- Evidence of continuing education and self-development.
Preferred:
- Preferred vascular access experience.
- BSN
Address
11500 Brookshire Ave.
Salary
50.50-79.56
Shift
Days
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Zip Code
90241