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UNIT: TELE 9T MEDICAL Beds: 36 2 years Med/Tele RN exp Certs Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Technology/Equipment: EMR: EPIC IV Pump: Alaris pump Med dispensing: Omnicell Unit equipment: Vital machines are Masimo, portables are Phillips RN: 1:4-6, based on acuity Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Spinal surgery/Spinal fusion – high acuity Stroke, Seizure, Myasthenia Gravis, Brain tumors/lesions, AMS Skills required: 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, mobilizing patient post-op, back and neck brace use Skilled in assessing and managing acute and chronic pain, including with those with a history of substance abuse.
Will use multiple modalities to help alleviate pain, including opioid administration Must be comfortable with post-op neuro and spine care, including providing education to patient and family Medication gtt management to include: Cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, IVF Support within the Department: CNA – ratios vary Receptionist/HUC Charge nurse, 24/7 – may or may not have patients Phlebotomy – peripheral blood draws only IV/VAT Team Resource Nurse – as available RT, 24/7 Hospitalist, 24/7 Intensivist, 24/7 Telemetry monitoring/tech?
No monitoring tech; nurses read monitors and respond Orientation (facility and unit): NEO 2 days departmental Weekend rotation: every other 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 Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks Scrub Color: Navy Parking: Free