Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Manchester, NH
Slate Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Description:Hospital: Catholic Medical Center Location: E100 MedSurg Tele Address: 100 McGregor Street Manchester NH Unit Name: E100 Building: Main Hospital, Level E Cost Center:61106 General Information Unit Specifics: Number of Beds : 48 (average census 27) Patient Ratios : 1:5 days; 1:6 nights Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) : 1 unit secretary 7a-11p; PCT 1:10-15 ratio (matrix calls for 3 working on typical shift), occasional 1:1 coverage with PCT or patient safety tech Type of equipment : Hoyer lift, Automated BP machines, bladder scanner, remote telemetry monitoring, vein finder, Documentation system: Altera/Allscripts Sunrise Scheduling requirements: EOW, 12 hour shifts preferred. Floating policy: Floats to like MST units (D1, F2). Float pool then Travelers generally float first. Patient Experience requirements: Participation in daily MDRs on day shift Mon-Fri @ 1030-11/1115. Work with team for promotion of patient care excellence Hiring profile Must have: Med/Surg Telemetry skillset- head to toe assessment; orthopedic care knowledge; IV medication administration including management of Lasix drip, heparin drip, IVP metoprolol diltiazem and insulin IV or subQ; wound care including drain management and vacs; NGT/G tube care and parenteral nutrition; central line management- PICC/HD catheter/midlines; foley/nephrostomy/suprapubic catheter care; ostomy care; postoperative patient care. Procedures performed on unit: NGT Certifications Required: RN License ACLS BLS Dress Code: (Required uniform) No required uniform- scrubs and closed toe shoes (no crocs) Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines. Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards.. Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc.