PCU RN
Richmond, VA
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights

General CommentsUnit Information:

Cardiac Telemetry UnitLocation: CJW Chippenham Hospital
Address: 7101 Jahnke Rd. Richmond, Va. 23225

Floor: 3

Building: Main Hospital

General InformationTell us about the unit(s):

Number of Beds - 25

Number of Staff

Type of staff:

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Day Shift 1 Charge RN, 6 RN s, 1 Unit Secretary, 2-3 Techs

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Night Shift 1 Charge RN, 6 RN s, 1 tech

Patient Ratios 4:1

Type of equipment EKG Machine, Hoyer Lift, LifePak

EMR Meditech

Typical hiring profileSkill Set Most recruited for:

Must have:

candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

Telemetry Experience and Reading EKG s

Ability to handle a fast paced unit with several admissions, discharges, transfers, procedures, etc.

Preferred or nice to have:

candidates with these skills will be considered first.

Sets priorities and modifies patient care in response to changing conditions by utilizing problem solving skills and exhibiting good judgment.

Makes appropriate and timely notification to physicians on patient condition changes

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):

PD

EKG s

Most cardiac procedures are done in the Cath Lab not on the unit

Best personality Fit:

Team player

Positive
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

BLS ACLS
Floating Area(s):

Med Surg- low probability of floating

Dress Code:

Scrub Color/Attire -

navy

Weekends and On call:

Every 3rd
Friday and Sat 7p-7a plus and additional Friday or Sat (7p-7a) each schedule. Will need help with Halloween, Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas night.
No. of Positions: 2/5.