PICC Independent Contracting

mattsmom81 · Oct 25, 2004

Thanks for responding PICC chic (cute handle) :)

I'm slowly working my way through the manual...lots of info there. Then starts the 'hunt' for a preceptor...so I will be busy the next month I can see. :)

Have you found this to be satisfying work? I watched a PICC nurse one night at work using the US and it looked fascinating...plus I enjoy independent work so thought this would be a good fit for me. :)

PICC chic · Nov 2, 2004

Thanks for responding PICC chic (cute handle) :)
I'm slowly working my way through the manual...lots of info there. Then starts the 'hunt' for a preceptor...so I will be busy the next month I can see. :)
Have you found this to be satisfying work? I watched a PICC nurse one night at work using the US and it looked fascinating...plus I enjoy independent work so thought this would be a good fit for me. :)

I love my job! I am sooo glad I'm not on the floor anymore. I am pretty much my own keeper. Sometimes my days are long, depending on how many picc's I do. Where do you live? I know some other PICC nurses in other states, maybe I can give you some names.

nurhmb · Nov 4, 2004

I have been PICC certified since 1991. Inserting and maintaining PICC's is really sort of an art and experience is a big part of doing this well. I am having a little trouble with the cavalier attitude that you get certified and go off as an independent practice. Are you certified in intravenous therapy ?CRNI or anything that indicates advanced IV skills? How are you going to defend yourself in court when you have put in 6 piccs and they ask why you are an expert capable of marketing this skill?

PICC chic · Nov 4, 2004

I would have to agree with nurhmb, inserting and maintaining is an art, and you also need to have a passion to do it!

sherryg0 · Nov 27, 2004

Dear Picc chic:

What a great name! I am in central Arkansas and would like to know if you know any Picc certified nurses in this or any surrounding states. Thanks for the informative posts.

sherryg

I love my job! I am sooo glad I'm not on the floor anymore. I am pretty much my own keeper. Sometimes my days are long, depending on how many picc's I do. Where do you live? I know some other PICC nurses in other states, maybe I can give you some names.

Cqc_Cqb · Dec 11, 2004

Man this sounds like something that would be right up my alley. I am trying to change my specialty and do something different in nursing. I have a ton of questions for anyone who is doing this or has information on where I can get more information.

Also how long does it take to get certified to insert piccs, who would I contact, any information on this would be helpful.

I am in the Atlanta area at the moment but moving out to Southern California at the first of the year.

Thanks in advance.

Cqc_Cqb · Dec 11, 2004

Question for those of you who are actively employed as a PICC Line nurse/consultant. What sort of facility or company do you work for? How much experience as a nurse did you have before moving into the field? Did you start as an Infusion Nurse? Any information you can provide would be appreciated. Thanks for your time in advance.

Lara_RN · Dec 28, 2004

This is a topic I have been interested in for some time now. I have been to a certification course and now need to validate my skills. BUt before I spend anymore time and money, I want to research how I am going to set myself up. IT's bothersome to me that the only way I have seen so far is to be a part of someone elses business. PRactitioners, I understand receive 300.00 per insertion. Except if your a nurse. THEn you get an hourly fee or 100.00-125.00 per insertion. Why the disparity? I refuse to do a proceedure that I will only receive half (or less) than what any other practitioner receives. I was thinking of doing PICC's for nursing home pts. I was told there are companies who can set this up.

SO here are my questions

Where does one go to find all this info?

Canwe seek our own re-imbursement for the proceedure?

HOw do we go about it?

Lara_RN · Dec 28, 2004

I found a cert course on nursing spectrums site. It was 2 days, a very good course.

Man this sounds like something that would be right up my alley. I am trying to change my specialty and do something different in nursing. I have a ton of questions for anyone who is doing this or has information on where I can get more information.
Also how long does it take to get certified to insert piccs, who would I contact, any information on this would be helpful.
I am in the Atlanta area at the moment but moving out to Southern California at the first of the year.
Thanks in advance.

PICC chic · Dec 28, 2004

I am located in South Texas, and have been working as a PICC nurse for 3 years now, I had started as an independant contractor and worked for a company, I was paid 100.00 per insertion. The company charged the facility 275.00. But this company supplied all the supplies, which runs about 75.00-100.00, if you don't have to use more than 1 set. When someone doesn't have their success rate over 95% then it becomes very costly because your profit ends up being eaten up by having to use more supplies.

If you were to start your own business you could absolutely charge 300.00, do all the work yourself, but once your company grows and you need more nurses to work with you, do you want to pay them all your profit?

Starting your own business can be very trying, with many demands, you need to find out who your competition is and what are they offering and try to offer more or provide a better service. I have attempted to start my own business but found that I could not commit to the 7/24 pager and still be part of my families lives. Though the money is great, PICCing has to be your niche, and the patient your number one priority and not just dollar signs. I now work in a hospital making a great hourly rate and loving my job!

Hope this info helps you.

Lara_RN · Dec 28, 2004

PICC Chic

THanks for your insight. HAving your own business is very costly and time consuming. WHat I am considering is a (PPG) professional practice group. Some of the nurses I have been talking to have PICC insertion experience,so we would each have our own areas and take call. This was we are each IC's but have the benefit of working in a group. Kind of the same way ER MD's are. (IF anyone is interested in info about PPG's/IC one site of interest is ****************** )

another option is this..IF a surgeon puts one in he charges X amount but the hosp supplies the equipment, we may go that route as well. There is much to consider!

THere could also be consultation fees to set up policy/training to staff about PICCs

WHat are your thoughts?

I am located in South Texas, and have been working as a PICC nurse for 3 years now, I had started as an independant contractor and worked for a company, I was paid 100.00 per insertion. The company charged the facility 275.00. But this company supplied all the supplies, which runs about 75.00-100.00, if you don't have to use more than 1 set. When someone doesn't have their success rate over 95% then it becomes very costly because your profit ends up being eaten up by having to use more supplies.
If you were to start your own business you could absolutely charge 300.00, do all the work yourself, but once your company grows and you need more nurses to work with you, do you want to pay them all your profit?
Starting your own business can be very trying, with many demands, you need to find out who your competition is and what are they offering and try to offer more or provide a better service. I have attempted to start my own business but found that I could not commit to the 7/24 pager and still be part of my families lives. Though the money is great, PICCing has to be your niche, and the patient your number one priority and not just dollar signs. I now work in a hospital making a great hourly rate and loving my job!
Hope this info helps you.

AABattRN · Dec 21, 2005

Hi to all...new to site. I am an RN in SW Florida, just beggining to research PICC Independent Contracting. Have experience in ultrasound insertion...looking to start private company. A Florida nurse currently in field who is willing to share some guidance is who I hope to find.

Happy Holidays to all

AA