Neonatal Vascular Access/PICC Team- Nights

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Organization: NICU CSL 40 Job Summary: The Neonatal PICC Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized vascular access services in the NICU for neonatal patients at Monroe Carell, with a focus on the placement and maintenance of 1 Fr and 2 Fr peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). This role also includes the insertion of extended peripheral intravenous lines (ePIVs) and peripheral IVs (PIVs) in the neonatal population utilizing advanced ultrasound guidance techniques to ensure safe and effective access. In addition to vascular access procedures, the Neonatal PICC RN may assist with venous laboratory draws and serves as a vascular access resource and champion within the NICU. The role involves providing hands-on, at-the-elbow support to bedside nurses, including clinical guidance and advocacy for appropriate vascular access decisions. The Neonatal PICC RN is responsible for conducting central line audits, maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based practices, and actively contributing to the advancement of professional nursing practice within their specialty. SHIFT: 7PM-7AM 36 HOURS A WEEK . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provides specialized knowledge, assessment, and skills in clinical setting in regards to obtaining vascular access, maintaining vascular access and troubleshooting vascular access devices. Performs patient assessments of vascular access accurately and thoroughly. Identifies learning needs of patient, family members, staff and faculty. Provides education to these groups as needed. Performs the appropriate application of the device algorithm. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Equipment Maintenance (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of preventive maintenance in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully maintaining equipment, products, or systems without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to conduct predictive maintenance on core products and equipment. Patient Evaluation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient evaluations in practical applications of a difficult nature. Demonstrates experience in the evaluation process. Demonstrates a solid understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to the diagnosis. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering patient evaluations without requiring support and instruction from others. Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully search for nutrition evidence to answer clinical questions. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. Treatment Planning & Goal Setting (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient proficiency in developing a plan of care that incorporates treatment interventions focused on meeting objective goals. Develops and documents patient focused short and long term goals that are functional and measurable. Identifies the need for and referral to other services, as needed. Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments and evaluations in practical applications of a difficult nature. Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations. Conducts inquiry with a thorough series of questions when patients state an ailment or complaint in order to accurately identify and elaborate on the problem. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to role model and coach less experienced peers. Care Planning (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Competently handles multiple assignments often simultaneously by prioritizing work into manageable and measurable units. Ability to adapt to changes to patient care and area needs with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved.   Our Nursing Philosophy:    We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.  As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered: Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options Dental and /or vision plan 403 (b) retirement plan Paid Time off (flex PTO) Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied) Short-Long term disability Subsidized backup childcare And many more...   Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program! Achieve the Remarkable:   Learn more about VUMC Nursing here . Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how outpu