RN – Medical Surgical – Telemetry

Specialty: Medical Surgical – Telemetry
Facility: Central Vermont Medical Center
State License: VT
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: 12H Night
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: Med Surg TeleFacility: Central Vermont Medical CenterState License: VermontCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: 12H NightGuaranteed Hours: Description: Facility Name: Central Vermont Medical Center, Berlin, VT130 Fisher Rd, Berlin, VT 05602 www.cvmc.org Total # of Facility Beds: 122 Unit Name: Med-Surg w/Tele Total # of Unit Beds/Suites/Deliveries: 51 beds Teaching Facility: ? Y ? N Teaching Hospital Experience Required: ? Y ? N Trauma Level: 3 Prior Travel Experience Required: ? Y ? N Minimum # Years Clinical Experience Required: 2 years Minimum # Years Clinical Experience in Specialty Required: 1 year Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, Tele Certification Certifications Preferred: , peripheral IV placement Nurse Patient Ratio by shift:3-5 days, 4-6 nights Ancillary Assistance: CNA/ PCT: ? Y #staff per shift: LNAs assigned 1:8-10 ratio Unit clerk/Secretary: ?: secretary 6am-10pm most days Other: charge nurse 24/7 does not have patient assignment #staff per shift: Advanced Practice on the unit: # Days of Orientation: 1-2 precepted shifts in addition to time with educators prior to patient contact Specialty Testing for Unit/Facility: ? U ? F Patient Care Modality: acute M/S Dress Code Scrubs/color: wear your own or use ours, no dress code other than to look professional Shoes: closed toe non-skid Jewelry: minimal Hair/Beard: groomed Nail Polish: no artificial nails please Documentation System: Epic Medication System: pyxis Floating Required: ? Y ? N To what units/facilities: like units Describe the rotation: floating happens infrequently Charge required: ? Y ? N Scheduling: online program called when-to-work, schedules published by manager in advance Shift Hours: 12 hour shifts with option to pick up extra 8 sRotation Schedule: Self-Scheduling no Weekend Requirements: every other weekend Call Requirements: no Holiday Requirements: yes Patient Population (Diagnoses): telemetry, RN needs tele certification as well as experience with applying, interpreting and actively responding to tele; post op ortho, post op urology and GI, COPD, CHF, diabetics, end of life, dementia, placement needs; really anything that is not in psych, ICU, or Women & Children s. Age Range: adults Special Equipment: Sigma IV pumps, CAAD PCA pumps, Kangaroo tube feed pumps, GE EKG machines, Stryker beds, Mindray cardiac monitoring, Hill-Rom nurse call Respiratory available 24/7 for support ? Y Anesthesia available 24/7 for support ? Y Who manages ventilators: RT Unit Specific Procedures and Protocols: NG tube insertion, peripheral IV insertion, telemetry strip interpretation all done by bedside RN.. Need nurses with telemetry experience (meaning able to apply, interpret rhythms, take action) Additional Unit Specific Information: Unit works together as a team and expect their travelers to work and collaborate with all levels in providing seamless pt. care/ approach with pts/family/caregivers. RN and LPNs/LNAs work together. Tight knit community. A reliable vehicle is preferred as housing options can sometimes be 15 minutes away. Parking is free onsite. On call rooms are for on call staff only unless hospital is in emergency. Requisition Comments and Notes:CRU MUST STAR TIN THE NEXT WEEK, LICENSE ON FILE AT TIME OF SUBMISSION. Travel Rate: $100 Radius: $95: 51-100 miles Local: $90: 50 miles or less Distance is measured by a straight line, not driving distance Med-Surg: Acute M/S Tele RN. A minimum of every other weekend and/or schedule adjusted to meet the needs of the unit and patient care. NG tube insertion, peripheral IV insertion, telemetry strip interpretation all done by bedside. Requirements: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS are required – NIHSS prior to starting; Telemetry certification is preferred 5 years of med surg tele experience OR 3 years of tele experience is required Prior travel is required Must have completed 2 travel assignments in 300+ bed facilities OR have previous experience at any UVMHN acute care facility EPIC experience from within the past 2 years is required and nonnegotiable Additional Information: IVS to OFFER Monday to Sunday No block schedules for any reason Please ensure all employment gaps over 90 days are explained This facility requires ALL work history information (bed count, EMR, facility type, etc.) to be complete in order to submit Disclaimers: Public Transportation is NOT accessible in this area, please ensure you have reliable transportation, personal vehicle or rental vehicle are strongly recommended Vehicles should be equipped with all season or snow tires during the months of November AprilFloat Required: YesCertifications: NIH Stroke Scale,BLS,ACLS; Guaranteed Hours:36