RN - Med Surg

RN - Med Surg

General Information: Number of Beds - 60 Number of Staff 50 Type of staff: o Day Shift 1 Charge nurse per floor, RNs, LVNS, PCTs, and unit secretary when grid allows o Night Shift 1 Charge nurse per floor, RNs, LVNS, PCTs Patient Ratios 5:1 (Med Surg Specialty 4th Floor). 6:1 (Med Surg 5th Floor) Type of equipment remote telemetry, capnography, Alaris IV pumps, glucometers, dynamaps EMR Alterra (Allscripts) Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Telemetry experience Med Surg Experience Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. Cardiac recognition, IV starts Time management List typical procedures performed on unit(s): All abdominal: chole, appy, colectomy, diagnostic procedures, paracentesis, thoracentesis, heart caths, run offs Gastric sleeves, total hip, knee and shoulder replacements. Ortho trauma repairs (fractures) Best personality Fit: Team oriented, positive and flexible. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: ACLS, BLS, NIHS Floating Area(s): Mandatory Float as needed: Inpatient rehab, ED, PCU. Will not be given an assignment outside of skill level or scope. Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - Currently wear black scrubs but will be moving to Medical City Blue Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines. Weekends and On call(if any) Weekend shifts are required. No on call. Will push back per the attendance policy. No. of Positions: 1/1. Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks: 91