MedSurg

Description: Hospital:Centennial

Medical CenterLocation: 12TAddress: 2300

Patterson StreetUnit Name: 12 TowerBuilding:Cost Center: 639General

InformationUnit Specifics: Number of Beds: 36

Patient Ratios: 1:4 / 1:5 Unit staffing description- secretary every day, PRN techs

Type of equipment: PD Cyclers, Basic equipment - Welch Allyn VS Carts, Hoyer Lift, Broda Chairs,

Alaris IV Pumps Documentation system: Meditech

Scheduling requirements: 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week block

Floating policy: Will float over core staff

Patient Experience requirements: Bedside shift report, safety checks q1-2h, focus on commination and responsiveness

Must have: Hospital Specifics- Certifications: BLS, NIHSSHiring profileRequested

Skill Set: Able to perform basic patient assessments, general care and maintenance of the following: Wounds, Tracheostomy, Ostomy, Drains, Chest Tubes, Strokes, Seizures. Patient population has at times will require dialysis or PCA pumps. Only drip is Heparin.Post-Op procedures on unit:Amputations, ostomy, drains, chest tubes, oral surgeries and wound vacs.Dress Code: Scrubs Navy, Blue, White, Black, Gray,

Ceil BlueUnit Guidelines/Policies: Packet attached HAI prevention CVC and Foley monitoring with standard precautions Fall prevention DCL Lounge/Throughput 100% Medication Scanning, including controlled substances Attendance per policyGreat teamwork, youthful group that is eager to get in and complete any task to enhance the outcomes of their patients. Charges are supportive and experienced, along with leadership to allow for smooth introduction to 12 Tower. All candidates will be treated as core staff and held to the same level of accountability and recognition for their work.

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