PCU

Spokane

ValleyUnit Information: Minimum Years of Experience required? 1-year of true Tele experience or PCU experienceWill you accept a first-time traveler

YesPatient Types/Common Diagnoses: Will float between these areas and anywhere in the hospital within scope of practice3rd Floor: Medical/Surgical (44 Beds)Medical patients: COPD, CHF, Sepsis, AKI/CKD, DVT, PE, cellulitis, pancreatitis, ETOHSurgical/Ortho: total joints (knees/hips), GI (exploratory lap, hemicolectomy, bowel resection), GU (TURP, cystos, CBI), GYN (total/partial hysterectomy), podiatry,

ENTTelemetry capable: tele tech in addition to bedside monitoring2nd Floor: Acute Respiratory Floor (16 Beds)COPD, pneumonia, CHF, and other respiratory patientsHigh flow and BiPapRT office is next to this unit, and ICU is also next to this unit for quick response on declining patients.1st Floor: ED/MS OverflowObservation and general MedSurgProgressive CareThe progressive care beds are inside of the Critical Care Unit. Traveler would only care for the PCU level patients, no ICU patients.Afib RVR, q4h checks, medical and surgical progressive care patients, no cath lab patients, no major cardiac surgeries, no major neuro surgeries, no major traumasPatient Ratios:MedSurg: 1:5PCU: 1:3, no CNA supportRequired License, National Certification, Certs:BLS, ACLSWill take cardiac rhythm interpretation exam during compliance processSkills required:High flow O2, chest tubes, peripheral IV starts/maintenance, wound care/dressing changes, wound vacs, drains (JP, hemovacs), nephrostomy tubes, pain management, PCA, central line management, cardiac rhythm interpretationDrips: Heparin, amiodarone, Cardizem, nitroAsk if candidate has Charge experience and if they would be interested in taking on that role while here. This is not a requirementSupport within the Department:CAN on Med-Surg units onlyCharge RN may have partial patient assignment but available to be a resourcePhlebotomy for peripheral draws 24/7RT 24/7Hospitalist 24/7OT, PT, SLP during daysRapid Response/Code TeamCentralized Tele monitoring with techs 24/7Technology/Equipment:EMR: EPICIV Pump: ICU

Plum MedicalMed dispensing: PyxisMonitors:Unit specific equipment:Floating: If yes, where?Yes, will care for PCU and MedSurg patients anywhere in the hospitalOrientation (facility and unit):1 day of classroom training + skills check off12h on the unit for orientation, will be broken up on 3 units with 4h of orientation on each unitWill be required to pass cardiac rhythm interpretation exam in compliance prior to startScheduling:Weekend rotation: Every other weekendOn call

None, but could be low censusedHoliday Expectations: 1 holiday per contractApproval of RTO: ok to approve up to 5 daysShift times: 0700-1930, 1900-0730Breaks and 30-minute meals are mandatorySchedule cycle: Schedule made in 6-week increments. First schedule will be sent out 1 week before onboarding.Will attempt to do block scheduling for night shift, but this is not guaranteedOther notes:Shift safety huddle at the start of every shiftScrub Color: Any solid color, professional. No graphics, logos, or designs.Parking: Free in designated areaUnit Culture: Travelers enjoy/compliment the hospital/unit. Travelers often extend, and some staff started as travelers

Program name: SimpliFi

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