What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - MedSurg/Tele $63.11/hr position at Lamb Company, Inc?
- About Facility:
- 874 Licensed beds
- Level I Trauma
- Teaching Hospital
- Chest Pain Center
- Stroke Center
- Radius rule: Traveler’s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit
- Unit Information:
- ADTU consists of 4 med-surg and med-tele units with the primary focus of decompressing the ED and other specialties areas within the hospital.
- Beds:
▪ 3K - 8 beds
▪ 5A -12 beds
▪ 3L - 7 beds
- Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years Med/Tele RN experience (Resource Team)
- Will you accept a first-time traveler? Not preferred but will consider (Resource Team)
- Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
- Adults/Geriatrics
- Common diagnoses include COPD exacerbation, Pneumonia, CHF exacerbation, Fall with injuries, MVC with injuries, Pulmonary embolism, DVT, UTI, Pneumothorax, GI bleeds, CVA
- Patient Ratios:
- RN:
▪ 3K - 1:4
▪ 5A - 1:4
▪ 3L - 1:4
- Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:
- Med/Tele RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
- Skills required:
- Med/Tele RN: General Med/Tele skillset: Stroke experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management, etc.), PCA pumps
- Medication gtt management to include: Cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, IVF
- Support within the Department:
- CNA: complete vitals, blood sugars, provide hygiene care (daily baths, chg treatments, potty, . ushing teeth, hair), round, assist with patient needs, linen change. If you are a CNA 4, you can remove an IV, prime IV tubing, prime tube feeds, and insert/remove a foley
- Secretary: We have a secretary on our main unit, 6CD, that assist with all unit within ADTU. Secretary answers the phone, call bells, direct calls to the appropriate teammate, create charts, . eak down charts, stock units with office supplies, order STAT supplies, QC glucometer, etc.
- Charge nurse: we have a free charge nurse on our main unit, 6CD, that assist with all units within ADTU
- Phlebotomy, 24/7 – peripheral blood draws
- IV/VAT Team, 24/7
- Resource Nurse: we have resource nurses on long term contracts within our department that you will work alongside
- RT, 24/7
- Hospitalist, 24/7: we have hospitalist that are assigned to patients and can be reached 7a-7p. From 7p-7a, there is a hospitalist doing cross cover for patient care
- Intensivist, 24/7
- Telemetry monitoring – NO tele tech: We have a telemetry monitor on all our units. The team of nurses on each unit is responsible for monitoring patients’ telemetry and the primary nurse is responsible for completing an interpretation each shift. On our main unit 6CD, the charge nurse also assists with monitoring telemetry.
- Technology/Equipment:
- EMR: Epic
- IV Pump: Alaris
- Med dispensing: Omnicell
- Monitors: Phillips
- Floating: If yes, where?
▪ Region 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main Mercy LCH)
- Orientation (facility and unit):
- NEO
- 2 days departmental
- Scheduling:
- Weekend rotation: every other
- No call
- Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
- RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays – must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours
- Shift times: 7a-7p; 7p-7a
- Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
- Other notes:
- Scrub Color: Navy Blue
- Parking: Free
- Unit Culture: Our department functions as a family unit. Everyone that comes to our department feels like they are home and instantly becomes family.
Info@lambstaffing.com
www.lambstaffing.com
A US based healthcare staffing firm, Lamb Company has been serving healthcare workers so that healthcare workers may serve their patients since 2019. Our team consists of individuals with likeminded goals to have a heart for providing quality care for patients that without our help, may not receive any. Our job is to find a site that matches well with you and develop a plan to safely and effectively get you implemented into that system. As a small company with owners that are healthcare workers themselves, we understand the difficulty of starting new and finding a home where you are appreciated. We are always available and aim to find you the employment of your dreams. Please reach out with any questions which you may have!
You'll never receive recurrent notifications, aggressive phone calls, or overbearing messages from us. Just support!
Info@lambstaffing.com
www.lambstaffing.com
A US based healthcare staffing firm, Lamb Company has been serving healthcare workers so that healthcare workers may serve their patients since 2019. Our team consists of individuals with likeminded goals to have a heart for providing quality care for patients that without our help, may not receive any. Our job is to find a site that matches well with you and develop a plan to safely and effectively get you implemented into that system. As a small company with owners that are healthcare workers themselves, we understand the difficulty of starting new and finding a home where you are appreciated. We are always available and aim to find you the employment of your dreams. Please reach out with any questions which you may have!
Salary : $63
