RN – Medical Surgical – Telemetry

Specialty: Medical Surgical – Telemetry
Facility: Catholic Medical Center
State License: NH
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience: 2
Shift: 07:00-19:00
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: Med Surg Orthopedics TeleFacility: Catholic Medical CenterState License: NHCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: 2Shift: 07:00-19:00Guaranteed Hours: Description: Description:Hospital: Catholic Medical Center Location: E100 MedSurg Tele Address: 100 McGregor Street Manchester NH Unit Name: E100 Building: Main Hospital, Level E Cost Center:61106 General Information Unit Specifics: Number of Beds : 48 (average census 27) Patient Ratios : 1:5 days; 1:6 nights Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) : 1 unit secretary 7a-11p; PCT 1:10-15 ratio (matrix calls for 3 working on typical shift), occasional 1:1 coverage with PCT or patient safety tech Type of equipment : Hoyer lift, Automated BP machines, bladder scanner, remote telemetry monitoring, vein finder, Documentation system: Altera/Allscripts Sunrise Scheduling requirements: EOW, 12 hour shifts preferred. Floating policy: Floats to like MST units (D1, F2). Float pool then Travelers generally float first. Patient Experience requirements: Participation in daily MDRs on day shift Mon-Fri @ 1030-11/1115. Work with team for promotion of patient care excellence Hiring profile Must have: Med/Surg Telemetry skillset- head to toe assessment; orthopedic care knowledge; IV medication administration including management of Lasix drip, heparin drip, IVP metoprolol diltiazem and insulin IV or subQ; wound care including drain management and vacs; NGT/G tube care and parenteral nutrition; central line management- PICC/HD catheter/midlines; foley/nephrostomy/suprapubic catheter care; ostomy care; postoperative patient care. Procedures performed on unit: NGT Certifications Required: RN License ACLS BLS Dress Code: (Required uniform) No required uniform- scrubs and closed toe shoes (no crocs) Unit 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.. 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. Brand new blood pressure machines, fantastic team atmosphere, established UPC meeting monthly, great employee retention rates. Hospital new to HCA family, HCA knowledge is a plus. General Comments No. of Positions: 3/4.; Travel-RN – MS /TELE/ ORTHO- (611)-E100-7:00AM-7:00PM/13 WEEKS