LPN/LVN

Unit Notes

"Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, (PALS is preferred- for floating)
Also required before starting is one of the following (deescalation training) certifications:
Handle with Care
TRUST Training

Experience or 'Must have' skills: Need someone that can really assess detox symptoms- looking for MedSurg experience. Do not need psych experience although that would be preferred. Must have phlebotomy skills and experience obtaining EKGs

EMR: Allscripts

ANCC-Charge will take an assignment. And is counted into the 2 RNs on the unit
During business we have a PCM in the building, during nonbusiness hours would be available over the phone

Do you use physical restraints on this unit? No- if in serious DTs will be transferred

Are there nurse aids or mental health specialists on this unit? Ratios? Duties? "Yes, 2 techs each shift

Is RT available if needed? If patients have oxygen or need treatments does RT do these? no

Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? No telemetry, EKGs if needed will be done by RNs

Do not guarantee block scheduling - Excessive call-ins and tardies are taken seriously and could lead to termination.

Weekend Requirements every other weekend

Is there call or a standby requirement? n/a

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