Telemetry

Description: 48hrs Guaranteed preferred12/14 start dateHospital:HCA

Centerpoint Medical CenterLocation: Independence, MissouriAddress:19600 E. 39thStreetUnit: TelemetryBuilding: Main

HospitalGeneral InformationUnit Specifics: Number of Beds: 36

Patient Ratios: 1:3 AM, 1:4 PM or 1:4AM, 1:5PM (with patient care techs) Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability): Typically, total RN based care with no techs. Secretaries are scheduled 7am-7pm in the PCU and are available for a number of resources.

Type of equipment: BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps,

Kangaroo Feeding Pumps Documentation system: Meditech

Scheduling requirements: FT Staff: 36 hours/week with every 3rdweekend rotation,

PT staff: 48 hours/week with every 3rdweekend rotation, PRN 1 Staff: 3 shifts in a 4-week period with 1 weekend shift requirement, PRN 2 Staff: 6 shifts in a 4-week period with 3 weekend shift requirements. Rotating holiday schedule.

Floating policy: PRN floats 1 time per week, FT/PT staff floats in a rotation based upon dates, bonus shifts always float first

Patient Experience requirements: Bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and daily leadership rounds.Hospital Specifics- Certifications: Level 2 trauma center, Stroke Accreditation, STEMI Accreditation, Certified Bariatric CenterHiring profileMust have: REQUIRED

CERTIFICATIONS: BLS, ACLS Advanced assessment and critical thinking skills Management of vasoactive dripsList typical procedures performed on unit(s): Central Line or PICC line placementBest personality Fit: Positive attitude and desire to work as a member of a teamFloating Area(s): MedSurg

UnitsDress Code: (Required uniform) Charcoal grey scrub tops with charcoal grey or black scrub bottoms. Black or charcoal grey jackets, with the option to order unit specific jackets.Unit Guidelines/Policies:Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines. See attached Unit Standards of

Care PolicyAwards/Recognition: Unit of Distinction Honorable Mention 2018Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Designated Education Unit New cardiac monitors to allow visual of cardiac rhythm in each room.

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