Registered Nurse (RN) - PICC
Mission Trail Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
$30-42/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care
Pay
Benefits
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Life insurance
Qualifications
Description
Assessment and placement of peripherally inserted central catheters using ultra-sound and micro-introducers for the adult patient population, including both in-patients and outpatients. Facilitates the achievement of the defined standard of intravenous care for all patients within the facility. Teaching both patients and staff, trouble-shooting and repairing various types of central venous catheters. Maintain and generate quarterly reports. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year PICC experience, with ultra-sound and micro-introducers
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse. Certification in advanced Peripheral Inserted Central Catheterization
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: INS certification
REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
Facility
Mission Trail Baptist Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Mission Trail Baptist Hospital
Pros
Newer Hospital, acuity level of pts is not high. Smaller hospital.
Cons
Limited resources, high volume. Short staffed often, administration is out of touch with staff

- Short Term Acute Care
Employer
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX
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