RN - MedSurg/Tele

RN - MedSurg/Tele Facility Information 301 Yadkin St., Albemarle, NC, 28001 Licensed Beds: 109 No Trauma Designation Not a Teaching Hospital – no residents or students Advanced Primary Stroke Center Radius rule: Traveler’s permanent address must be at least 50 miles outside of the home unit Unit Information Beds: 27 Average Census: 20 Minimum Experience Required: 18 months Med/Tele experience First-time travelers: Not preferred, but will be considered (Resource Team) Patient Types / Common Diagnoses Stroke COPD Chest Pain Altered Mental Status GI bleed Patient Ratios RN: 1:5-6, acuity dependent Surge staffing may increase ratios up to 1:7-8 Licenses and Certifications Required BLS ACLS NIHSS Required Skills General Med/Tele skillset: Stroke experience/NIH assessments, chest tube management, PIV starts, trach care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, Foley insertion/management), PCA pumps Medication drip management including: Cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, IV fluids Department Support CNA: Yes; CNAs can insert Foley catheters if certified and remove IVs for discharge if certified, in addition to vitals, ADLs, etc. Receptionist/HUC: Dayshift only Charge Nurse: May or may not have patient assignment Phlebotomy: Available 24/7 No designated IV/VAT Team Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7 Hospitalist: Available 24/7 Telemetry Monitoring/Tech: Yes Technology and Equipment EMR: Epic IV Pump: Alaris Medication Dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Philips Floating Floating is required within the region and scope of practice. Travelers must be willing to float to all facilities within the region as needed. Decline if not agreeable. Region includes multiple facilities such as Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (including main and specialty hospitals). Floating may occur mid-shift, and travel time between facilities will be paid. Orientation New Employee Orientation (NEO) 2 days departmental orientation Additional Information Scrub Color: Navy Blue Parking: Free Unit Culture: Positive, team-driven #J-18808-Ljbffr