Pediatrics

Description: General CommentsHospital:Chippenham HospitalLocation:Address:7101

Jahnke RoadUnit Name: PediatricBuilding: MainCost Center:640General

InformationUnit Specifics: Number of Beds : 15

Patient Ratios: 1:4, 1:5 Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) :Unit Secretary and Nurse Externs per diem

Type of equipment: Baxter Pumps, Medfusion Pumps,

Medtronic Vital Sync

Remote Surveillance System Documentation system: Meditech

Scheduling requirements: Weekend Commitment: every other weekend. A shift work Saturday/Sunday and P shift work

Friday/Saturday

Floating policy: Traveler will float to PICU to take step-down patients. Travelers may be assigned to Labor and Delivery Recovery Post-Partum unit for the care of healthy newborns. Adult care support as Techs may also be needed

Patient Experience requirements: 1-3 years preferredHospital Specifics- Certifications: Certified Pediatric NurseHiring profileRequested

Skill Set: Clinical Skills:Head-Toe Assessment, IV placement, medication administration, respiratory support,nasogastric/gastric tube feeding, lab collection, use of oxygen therapy devices (nasal cannula, high flow set up)Must have: Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Basic Life SupportAdvanced skills needed:Chest Tube MaintenanceProcedures performed on unit:Blood Transfusion Administration, Nasogastric Tube placement, IV placementCertifications Required:N/ADress Code: (Required uniform) Navy Blue Scrubs (pediatric scrub top friendly allowed)Unit Guidelines/Policies:Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines. https://cjwmedical.policystat.com/search/?q=pediatric%20Awards/Recognition:Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards.. About Hoppy's Pad Brochure.pdf.pdfAny additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment:Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc. Staff tenure 18-28 years of service Burn Designation Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist on the unit Ultrasound- for PIV placement Portable Pulse Ox New Patient Whiteboards Expected Sept-2024 Preference Based Scheduling Locked Unit Pediatric Security ID Bands Pediatric

Playroom Dedicated Pediatric Respiratory Therapist: 91