RN - Telemetry (Travel)

48hrs Guaranteed preferred
12/14 start date

Unit Profile

Hospital:


Location: Overland Park Kansas


Address: 5721 W. 119th St OP KS (Leawood area)
Unit Name: Cardiovascular Care Unit


Building: A
Cost Center: 625


General Information


Unit Specifics:


• Number of Beds : 28


• Patient Ratios : 4-5:1


• Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) : 28 bed Cardiovascular Care Unit that takes acute cardiac patients including cath lab patients (ablations, pfoclosures, stents, pacers, etc). We also take stroke patients and other PCU overflow as needed. We are highly focused on safety and quality and have high expectations for documentation compliance and processes related to central lines/foleys/cdiff and other HAIs. We pride ourselves on our team work and support from our charge nurses. Techs staff the unit as well.


• Type of equipment : EKG, bladder scanner, sit to stand, hoyer lift, hover mat, Alarispumps, Pyxis


• Documentation system: Meditech- EBCD


• Scheduling requirements: At least every 3rd weekend, 3 shifts per week.


• Floating policy: Can float to like units (Ortho/Neuro/CCU/CDU/SSU/Obs/Rehab)


• Patient Experience requirements: We are focused on our 2X2s 1)Nurse Explain and 2) Nurse Courtesy and Respect. We conduct Nurse Leader Rounds on every patient, every day, including a pre-round where we ask the nurse what the patients preferred name is, a personal connection and how we can validate the 2X2s. We also conduct a post round where we coach on anything that is not within our expectations and recognize anything that our patients said about their care. We are monitoring white boards, tidiness of room, safety and quality measures.


Hospital Specifics-


• Certifications: CP Center, Primary Stroke Center, Colorectal COE, Bariatric COE, Ortho Certified

Hiring profile


Requested Skill Set:


Must have: ACLS, BLS, Basic Dys, NIH cert, a good attitude and a team oriented mind. We hire for culture-we want nurses who care about their patients and are passionate about being a part of a great team.


Advanced skills needed: cardiac experience is a plus

Procedures performed on unit: basic med tele procedures


Certifications Required: see above

Dress Code: (Required uniform)


• Royal blue scrub tops, royal blue or black pants


• Grey, white, black or royal blue undershirt

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.


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Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards..


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Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc.


• Unencumbered Charge nurse, clinical educator, team oriented staff, highly engaged cardiology staff including physicians, cath lab staff and leadership!

Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

EEO:
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks:
Medasource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.