RN – Medical-Surgical

Specialty: Medical-Surgical
Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center LA
State License: LA
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience: 1
Shift: 19:00-07:00
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: Med SurgFacility: Rapides Regional Medical Center LAState License: LACerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: 1Shift: 19:00-07:00Guaranteed Hours: Description: Description:Hospital: Rapides Regional Medical Center Location: Alexandria, LouisianaAddress: 211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301Unit Name: 4 SouthBuilding: South Tower, 4th floorCost Center: 68373General InformationUnit Specifics: Number of Beds : 36Patient Ratios : 1:6Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) : 4 South has 2 stations and uses 2 unit secretaries 0600-2200 daily. We utilize patient care techs at all times, the amount and ratio fluctuates depending on census.Type of equipment : Telemetry for each room with monitors in the stations, Dynamaps for vital signs, glucometers, iMobile phones, bladder scannerDocumentation system: MeditechScheduling requirements: 12 hour shifts (7-7), every other weekend, holidays required as well.Floating policy: All nurses float to other units as needed.Patient Experience requirements: Hourly rounding, bedside shift report, My Care Boards, AIDETHospital Specifics-Pathways to Excellence CertifiedCertified Stroke CenterCertified Chest Pain CenterLevel II Trauma CenterHiring profileRequested Skill Set: Strong nursing background and knowledge, thorough assessment skills, attention to details and condition changes.Must have: Positive attitude, flexibility, dependability, teamwork, self-motivation, good communication and people skills, desire for excellence, accountability, ability to multitask, ability to deal with stressful situations.Advanced skills needed: Telemetry rhythm interpretationProcedures performed on unit: PICC line removal, vas cath/temp cath removal Certifications Required: BLS, ACLSDress Code: (Required uniform)Ceil Blue ScrubsHospital hygiene/dress code policy must be followedUnit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.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.. HCA Unit of Distinction winnerHigh Employee Engagement ScoresQuality and Core Measures highly maintainedMany nurses are nationally certified, including unit managerAny 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. Highly experienced staff with extensive experienceiMobile technology, Dynamaps that upload to Meditech, advanced call light systemSelf scheduling within guidelines General Comments No. of Positions: 1/1.; TRAVEL – RN MedSurg/Tele (630) / Rapides / 7P-7A