Telemetry

Trauma

CenterUnit Information: Beds: see belowMinimum years of experience: 2 years minimum experience of true Tele or PCU experienceWill you accept a first-time traveler

YesFloating Units: This is a float pool position. Candidate could float to any of these as well as anywhere in the hospital there are Tele/MedSurg patientsTower 7 (34 beds) PCU and Cardiac TelePost-cath, chest pain, NSTEMI, temporary pacers, pacemakers, CHF, arrhythmias/dysrhythmiasDrips (preferred): amiodarone, Cardizem, heparinRatios: 1:3-5, depending on acuity, days and nightsTower 8 (29 beds) MedSurg OverflowMedical/Surgical Overflow UnitCOPD, CHF, AKI/CKD, DVT/PE, Cellulitis, simple post-surgical patients (appendectomies, gallbladders),

CIWA/Detox patientsRatios: 1:5 days and nightsTower 9 (30 beds) Ortho/NeuroNeuro/Spine: CVA, Seizures/Epilepsy, Laminectomies, fusions, burr holes, shuntsOrtho: Total Joints (Knees/Hips), Trauma Ortho, ORIFsExternal fixation preferredMedical: sepsis, COPD, DVT, AKIRatios: 1:4-5 days and nightsTower 10 (30 beds)Surgical: Bariatric: (Sleeve, Roux-en-Y), Gender Affirmation (male to female), Plastics, GI/GU, ENTSpecialty oncology surgeries (i.e. HIPEC, Whipple, Ivor Lewis)Does not typically cover plastic surgeries unless associated with gender affirmation. They occasionally take patients who have had tissue expanders or panniculectomiesIf candidates do not have experience with Gender Affirmation surgeries, they can be taught here. If candidate unwilling to care for these patients, please decline.Can be taught HIPEC, Whipple, and Ivor Lewis surgeries here as wellRatios: 1:4-5Tower 11 (34 beds) Medical OncoloyWill not be required to administer chemotherapyMedical: ETOH/IVDA, CHF, Traches, COPD, Pneumonia, CKD/AKI (Dialysis), Long Term Antibiotics, Pancreatitis, neutropenia, dementiaRatios: 1:4-5ED Holding to care for patients with admit orders that are holding in the ED for a bedOther Specialty AreasIf a candidate has a skillset outside of MedSurg, Tele, PCU (like ICU, ED, Mother/Baby, etc.), they may be floated to those specialty areas if they re comfortable and willing.Required Certifications:BLSPreferred: ACLS,

NIHSSSkills required: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, High Flow Oxygen, CPAP/Bi-PAP Delivery, Chest tube management, drain management (hemovac, JP drains), ostomies, wound vacs, dressing change, peripheral IV starts, foley insertion/maintenance, NG tube insertion/maintenanceEPIC requiredSupport on the Unit:CNA: 1:10-12Charge nurse does not typically take a patient assignmentFlex RN on 7 Tower 24/7Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) everywhere except 8 TowerHospitalist 24/7RT 24/7Intensivist 24/7Rapid Response/Code TeamManager/ANMWound Care/Ostomy TeamCentralized Telemetry located on Tower 7, but monitor for Tower 7 and Tower 9Technology:EMR: EPIC requiredIV Pumps: ICU

Plum MedicalMed Dispensing: PyxisFloating:This is a float pool position where travelers will float within Deaconess within their scope of practiceOrientation:General Hospital Orientation2 shifts of unit orientation. Both shifts will be split into 6h increments so travelers will spend 6h orienting to 4 different units, likely most common units they will float toTraveler Telemetry Competency RequiredRequired to be completed and passed prior to start. SimpliFi Compliance is responsible for grading this exam.Scheduling:Weekend rotation: Every other weekend, but could occasionally work a back-to-back weekendIf candidate is interested in working every weekend (Friday/Saturday/Sunday), it is possible this can be accommodated. Please request manager approvalOn call

NoHoliday expectations: 1-2 holidays per season (summer/winter)Approval of RTO: ok to approve up to 5 daysShift times: 0700-1930, 1900-0730Schedule cycle: schedule made in 6-week increments and receive about 2 weeks prior to schedule beginningUnit assignments are made in UKG. Will download app and know which unit to report to by 0600/1800Attempt to put back on the same unit each consecutive shift scheduledOvertime could be available if desired. OT will be offered to core staff first. Cannot work more than 5 12h shifts per weekOther notes:Scrubs: Any solid color, professional. No graphics, logos, or designsParking: Free parking and paid parking available in designated areas.Unit Culture: Ask Questions: If you are not sure, ask. The management wants to help you, and they are always happy to answer questions.

Program name: SimpliFi

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