Local Contract Nurse RN - Telemetry
Manchester, NH
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Regional
3x12 hrs, Nights

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

Must have: Med/Surg 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

BLS