Serving as a clinical resource for vascular access and related policies/practices, we provide peripheral IV access, central-line troubleshooting and declotting, management of CPN central lines, , dressing changes for all PICCs and CPN lines, and a variety of educational classes.. A specialized group of nurses within the team evaluates patients for and inserts peripherally inserted central (PIC) catheters.
Patient Population
- Adults and pediatrics
- Surgery, medicine, psychiatry, neuroscience, Gyn / Ob
Nurse/Patient Ratio
- Nurse is responsible for a defined group of units during shift
Rotation/Shifts
- 8 or 12 hours
- Flexible, self-schedule
Skill Mix
- All RN
Orientation
- 3 to 6 weeks, tailored to individual learning needs


