RN Telemetry

Telemetry Unit PositionUnit Specifics:Number of Beds: 36Patient Ratios: 4:1 with cath recovery, 6:1 max ratio. At times may be stretched to 7:1Unit staffing description: PCTS on day and night shift. Unit Clerks on day shiftType of equipment: Remote Telemetry monitors, Alaris pumpsDocumentation system: MeditechScheduling requirements: every other weekendFloating policy: Agency floats first (may float to Ortho/Med-Surg)Patient Experience requirements: Strive for 75% patient satisfaction rateHospital Specifics:Certifications: BLSHiring Profile:Requested Skill Set:Must have: Telemetry experienceAdvanced skills needed: Knowledge of chest tubes, Dysthymia trainingProcedures performed on unit: Chest tube insertions, Bedside Paracentesis and ThoracentesisCertifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHDress Code: (Required uniform) Any scrubs except camoUnit Guidelines/Policies:Telemetry Monitoring PolicyStroke PolicyAwards/Recognition:Currently among our staff on the unit we are holding the Daisy and Bee award certificates. We also have a monthly STAR award winner on our department voted on by the staff members.