Telemetry

Days 7a-7p; EOW Description: Unit Notes:This document provides a detailed overview of the Unit 7 North Medical Cardiac Telemetry nursing unit at Memorial Glenwood hospital. It covers key operational, clinical, and staffing information relevant to nursing professionals working or considering work in this unit.Unit and

Hospital Information Unit Name: Unit 7

North Medical Cardiac Telemetry Hospital: Memorial

Glenwood Cost Center: 251003306

Number of Beds: 32 [1] [2]Staffing and

Scheduling Nurse to

Patient Ratios: 1:5 during the 7 AM shift and 1:6 during the 7 PM shift

Care Technicians: Present with a ratio of about 12-15 patients per technician; duties include taking vitals, bathing, blood glucose monitoring, phlebotomy, and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) Scheduling: Both self-scheduling and block scheduling are allowed

Weekend and

Holiday Requirements: Nurses work every other weekend or less; holiday shifts are assigned on a rotation basis Call or Standby: On-call is required as a last resort for travelers

Floating Requirements: Nurses are required to float as needed [3] [4]Certifications and

Skills Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Experience: Nurses must have experience or skills in medical cardiac care