RN Vascular Access - PICC Line in Dayton, Ohio at Kettering Health Network

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

JOB SUMMARY

The RN Vascular Access utilizes the nursing process in providing nursing care to patients in all settings in
collaboration with other health care providers. The RN Vascular Access is accountable for his/her own professional
development and practice within the scope of care defined by law. Utilizing organizational resources, the RN
Vascular Access acts as a patient advocate for the delivery of safe care, including delegation of care and
participation in performance and practice improvement activities. RN Vascular Access's roles in the delivery of care to
patients include, but not limited to, providing specialized vascular care (PICC, PowerGlide, IV under ultrasound) port
access and other peripheral access as needed, providing routine dressing change and evaluations plus maintaining
appropriate documentation and records as indicated for all phases of care. The delivery of nursing care within the
Kettering Health reflects the missions, vision, values and philosophies, of the organization and nursing departments.
Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN or CCNE) if they are a new graduate nurse. New
graduates from non-accredited programs may be considered if they had a clinical rotation at a network hospital.
• Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred (must be completed within 5 years of hire). If hired after June of
2010, at KHMC, all other KH facilities after Jan 2011.
• A nurse who is returning to the acute care setting after five or more years may be required to provide
evidence of successful completion of a refresher course.

Minimum Work Experience
Critical care experience preferred