RN - PICC

Role description

Overview:

Overview

Join our specialized IV Team and provide expert vascular access care for patients with complex or difficult access needs. This role is ideal for experienced RNs seeking autonomy, advanced practice skills, and meaningful impact across multiple units.

What You'll Do
Perform

ultrasound‑guided peripheral IV insertions

and

midline catheter placements
Complete

sterile dressing changes ,

port access/de‑access , and

phlebotomy

for difficult venous access patients
Assess vascular access needs and recommend appropriate device selection
Collaborate with physicians and bedside nurses to support optimal patient care
Troubleshoot line‑related issues and promote best practices in vascular access
What You Bring
Strong clinical experience with

aseptic technique ,

vascular anatomy , and

infection‑prevention

standards
Ability to work

independently

and prioritize consults across multiple departments
Excellent time‑management, communication, and critical‑thinking skills
A resource‑driven mindset, supporting staff education and patient‑safety initiatives
Experience the advantages of real career change
Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.
Responsibilities:

The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care. Qualifications:

Education
Graduate from a nursing program Required
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Work Experience
No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Required
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. Required and
BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
Addendum
Cardiac Tele:Additional Required Certifications:ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
Critical Care:Additional Required Certifications:ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
Dialysis:Additional Required Certifications:CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferred Preferred
Emergency Department:Additional Required Certifications:ACLS and PALS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification. within 180 Days Required
Infusion/Oncology:Additional Required Certifications:Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification - prior to independent chemotherapy administration Upon Hire Required
Pediatrics:Identifies, reports and provides appropriate protective measures for high risk situations including, but not limited to, abuse or neglect, failure to thrive and potential for abduction.Additional Required Certifications:PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)PEARS or PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Athens Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
Surgical Services:Additional Required Certifications:PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU - ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)OR - BLS required only within 180 Days Required
Women's Services:Additional Required Certifications:Labor and Delivery-ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) NRP by the end of orientation period, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start dateMother/Baby- NRP by the end of orientation periodNICU- NRP by the end of orientation periodNAT (Newborn Admission Team)- NRP by the end of orientation periodNursery- NRP by the end of orientation period within 180 Days Required
Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Augusta Hospital