Job Description

RN - MedSurg/Tele

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 and Satellite unit consists of 5 med-surg and med-tele units with the primary focus of decompressing the ED and other specialties areas within the hospital.


Beds:


6CD ADTU - 19 beds


Satellite Units 34 beds


3K - 8 beds


5A -12 beds


3L - 7 beds


1T 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:

6CD - 1:5-6, acuity dependent (surge staffing could increase ratios up to 1:7-8)


3K - 1:4


5A - 1:4


3L - 1:4


1T: 1:4

LPN (if applicable):

All units - 1:4

CNA:

6CD - 1:6


3K - 1:8


5A - 1:6


3L - 1:7


1T: 1:7

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?

Within region and scope of practice

Will be required to float per region needs will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice

DECLINE if not agreeable

Please see job posting for dedicated region and discuss the region that applies (will change per requisition)

Region 1

-

Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH (peds only) - could float to any of the facilities within region if the need arises

Region 2

-

Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, Central Division (CMC Main + CMC Mercy + Levine Children's Hospital)

Region 3

-

Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH)


If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)

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.


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!