RN PCU PT Weekend

Interventional Care UnitHospital: Portsmouth Regional HospitalLocation: Portsmouth, NHAddress: 333 Borthwick Ave Portsmouth, NH 03883Unit Specifics: IVCU is a 18 bed unit that specializes in cardiac procedure patients. STEMI, NSTEMI, PCI’s, Groin or radial access, post Cath lab nursing care. Chest pain r/o, CHF, COPD Cardiac management, chest tubes, hi-flow and Bi-pap, Pericardiocentesis, Thoracentesis, PD, Trachs, Pacemakers, CIWANumber of Beds: 18Patient Ratios: 4:1Unit staffing description: 5RN teams with CNC having 2pts, 2 LNA’s and a Unit ClerkType of equipment: IV pumps, Sara steady’s, Hiflo, Bipap, Kangroo pumps, Hoyer lift, bladder scannerDocumentation system: Meditech ExpanseScheduling requirements: 3- 12hr shifts and every other weekend requirement in 4-week blocksFloating policy: Travelers, PRN, PT Core, FT CorePatient Experience requirements: Bedside shift rounds/Handoff/ Personal connectionsHospital Specifics:Certifications: Stemi Hospital, Stroke center, Level II Trauma centerHiring profileRequested Skill Set: Proficient in TelemetryMust have: Advanced skills neededProcedures performed on unit: Post Operative Nursing CareCertifications Required: ACLS, BLS, NIHDress Code: (Required uniform) Professional garbUnit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.Awards/Recognition: IVCU has won Unit of DistinctionAny 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.