Med Surg RN
Chattanooga, TN
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Location

City, State

Unit Name

2 West

General Information

• Number of Beds: 30
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Unit Staffing Description: 2-3 Technicians per shift, Clinical Coordinator (varied days), Charge Nurse, Manager, Director
• Type of Equipment: Wound vac, Heparin gtt, Suction, IV pumps, Glucometers, Bladder scanner, Feeding pump, Telemetry
• Documentation System: Editech
• Scheduling Requirements: Block scheduling not guaranteed, every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Floating Policy: Will float between 2 North and 2 West
• Patient Experience Requirements: Positive attitude, meet needs of patients and families, perform service recovery as necessary, escalate problems through chain of command

Certification and Skills

• Required Certifications: BLS required
• Requested Skill Set:
• Must have: IV starts, NGT placement, wound care, cardiac rhythms
• Advanced skills needed: Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Procedures Performed on Unit

• Lab draws / IV starts

Dress Code

Navy scrubs. No fleece or sweatshirts.

Unit Guidelines and Policies

Please refer to the attached unit-specific policies and guidelines.

Awards and Recognition

• I Heal cards from patients
• Employee points awarded
• Colleague-to-colleague recognition
• Daisy Award
• Bee Award

Additional Information

Consider joining a unit that fosters a family environment, encourages visibility of leadership, offers self-scheduling, and promotes a learning atmosphere.

Position Requirements

• Years of Experience: 2 years required