RN - MedSurg/Tele

RN - MedSurg/Tele

JOB DESCRIPTION
• About Facility:


o 201 E. Grover St, Shelby NC 28150


o 241 licensed beds


o Level 3 Trauma


o Teaching Hospital? No


o Certified Chest Pain Center


o Stroke Center


o Radius rule: Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit
• Unit Information:


o Beds: 32
• Census? Average patients/day? 32


o Minimum Years of Experience required? 18 months Med/Tele RN experience


o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
• Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:


o Stroke, Respiratory Illnesses: Flu/Pneumonia/COVID, Renal Failure, Peritoneal Dialysis, Wounds, etc.
• Patient Ratios:


o RN: 1:5-6; surge staffing could have ratios of 1:7-8


o LPN (if applicable): 1:5-6; surge staffing could have ratios of 1:7-8


o CNA: 1:10
• Required Licensure & Certifications:


o RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Skills required:


o Basic Med/Tele skillset: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with non-titrating Cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, Central line management, etc.
• Support within the Department:


o CNA - ADLs, mobility, feeding


o No HUC


o Charge nurse - may or may not have patient assignment


o Phlebotomy? Yes


o IV/VAT Team? Yes


o RT, 24/7


o Hospitalist, 24/7


o Intensivist, 24/7


o Telemetry monitoring/tech? Yes
• Technology/Equipment:


o EMR: Epic


o IV Pump: Yes


o Med dispensing: Yes


o Monitors: Yes


o Unit specific equipment: VNO (virtual nursing - 10 cameras)
• Virtual RNs can act as 2nd RN Witness for certain meds, can closely monitor patients requiring special monitoring, can assist with Admission/Discharge items, etc.
• Floating:


o Within region and scope of practice


o Will be required to float per region needs - will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice - DECLINE if not agreeable
• Region 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH)
• If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)
• Orientation (facility and unit) :


o NEO


o 2 days departmental Yes
• Scheduling:


o Weekend rotation: every other


o No call


o Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays Yes


o RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays - must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours


o Shift times: 0630-1900 and 1830-0700


o Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
• Other notes:


o Scrub Color: Navy


o Parking: Free? Yes


o Unit Culture: Works great together, very patient centered, fun loving