RN - MS Tele
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:00)
Experience: Minimum 2 years required
License: NY license required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required
Must-Have: Previous charge experience preferred; Experience with EPIC charting system
Description:
The unit comprises 34 beds and operates with a staffing ratio of 1 RN, 1 LPN, and 1 PCT per 9 patients.
The patient population primarily includes surgical patients, including those undergoing hip, knee, and shoulder replacements.
The unit also handles a variety of general surgery cases such as appendectomies, exploratory laparotomies, and hernia repairs.
Medical patients requiring telemetry are also treated on this unit.
The age range of patients spans from adolescents to the elderly, with a focus on diseases common to this demographic.
The unit is equipped with wall suction, enabling it to accommodate patients requiring this type of intervention.
The care delivery model may utilize modified teams when full teams are unavailable.
Float requirements to other medical/surgical units may be necessary.
Weekend coverage is required, alternating every other weekend or a total of four weekends per month.
Interdisciplinary support services are available, including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services.
Familiarity with managing various medical procedures such as blood product administration, central line care, and telemetry monitoring is essential.
The role encompasses a wide range of nursing skills, from patient care management to critical interventions.