MedSurg

Description: General

CommentsUnit Information: Trauma

Telemetry Location: CJW

Chippenham Medical Center Address: 7101 Jahnke Road, Richmond,

VA Floor: 4th floor Building: Chippenham Medical Center General Information Tell us about the unit(s): Level of Care: Medical Surgical, Telemetry Number of Beds - 34 beds (private) Number of Staff 50

Type of staff: o Day Shift 1 charge, 6 RNs, 3 Techs, 1 DA o Night Shift - 1 charge, 3 RNs, 3 techs 7p-11p, 1 tech 11p-7a Patient Ratios 5-6:1 Type of equipment telemetry (bedside monitors), vein finder, bladder scanner, EKG machine, Doppler, Hoyer Lift, glucometer, pulse ox, scales, wound vac EMR - Meditech Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Medical Surgical Experience, BLS, RN license Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. Trauma experience Telemetry experience Specialized aspects of care on unit / management of: Complex wounds Administration of blood products Pain management Tubes & drains NG, PEG, feeding tubes, surgical drains Chest tubs Best personality Fit: Team player

Compassionate

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: BLS

Floating Areas: Med Surg, telemetry (if certified)

Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - navy Weekends and On call(if any) Every other weekend, no call :91