RN - Telemetry

Unit Notes
# Beds 32 beds- All private
Nurse:Patient Ratios 1:4 tele patients; 1:5 MedSurg patients. If a mixed team of MS and Tele ratio is still 1:4
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Common diagnosis / Types of patients "Acute/Chronic Medical Conditions, Cardiac Telemetry patients, Stroke patients, non-titratable drips. COVID patients, Forensic patients. Potential post op"
Experience or 'Must have' skills At least 2 years' experience, Cerner experience preferred.
Are RN's required to titrate drips No titration
Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RN's required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? Client Monitors. RNs must be able to read & interpret all cardiac rhythms.
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? House supervisor in house 24/7, Nurse Manager during normal business hours, Nurse Shift Managers + Charge Nurse OR Break Nurse each shift. If no Nurse Shift Manager, will have a Charge Nurse + Break Nurse
Are there Nurse Aides on this unit/Ratios CNAs based on the census
RT/Equipment (i.e., Cpap, Bipap, High Flow, vents, etc.) Cpap or Bipap (per RT & MD order)-No vents.
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) "12Hr shifts; 7a-730p, 7p-730a Every shift huddle at 0700 and 1900"
Weekend Requirements "4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule - Weekends are Fri/Sat for nights & Sat/Sun for days"
Holiday Requirements 1 major & 1 minor minimum
Is there Call or a Standby requirement? No Call, but can be placed on standby for low census. If placed on standby and called in they have a 30 min response time.
Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs Provided? Navy blue. If you wear an undershirt under your scrub top, it must be navy, white, or black. If you wear a scrub jacket, it must also be navy. No hoodies, sweatshirts, or sweat jackets.
Unit/Department Specific Orientation 1-2 shifts with preceptor