Certification Details
EMR System: EPIC.IV Pumps: Alaris.Code Carts, LUCAS Machines, Hoyer lift, Sit and Stand available.
Job Details
Looking for orthopedic and medical surgical experience.Must have flexibility and resilience in stressful situations.Great organizational and communications skills.Ability to do team nursing in a fast paced environment.Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility for ongoing development, practice, and education.Maintains a safe work environment.Fosters a collaborative environment in support of the nursing profession
Job Requirements
Orthopedic and medical surgical experience required.
Schedule Information
Shifts Available: 12-hour shifts.Shift Times: 1830-0700.Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend.Typical Orientation Period: One week per unit (2 weeks).
Unit Specific Information
Unit /Location /Floor Designation: Ortho and Oncology Medical Surgical, 4th floor.Level of Care: Medical Surgical.Number of Beds: 58.Patient Population: Adults.RN Ratio (Days): Med-Surg-5 to 1.RN Ratio (Nights): Med-Surg-6 to 1.Nursing Assistant Support: Yes.Charge Nurse: Yes.Hands Free: Yes-availability (hoyer & sit stand).Additional Unit Support Staff: Educators, supervisors, patient companions, Student Nurse techs, Physical and Occupational therapy, Ortho nurse navigator.Common Patient Diagnosis: Orthopedic surgeries (knee, hip, shoulder), Orthopedic injuries, Oncology, Post Surgicals such as hysterectomies, breast reconstruction, plastic surgery, Urological cases and abdominal cases. Behavioral patients awaiting medical clearance.Common Drips / Medications: Heparin gtt, blood products.Specialty Certifications Required: No.Specialty Equipment Available: Code Carts, LUCAS Machines, hoyer lift, Sit and Stand.Unit Challenges: Staffing, Quick turnaround of patients.Staff Required to Float? Yes - to 2 Med-Surg Units and PCU.Patient Experience Challenges / Focus: Post operative patients meeting goals to be ready for discharge home. Lots of patient movement on unit, many discharges and admissions.
Additional Details
ACLS Preferred.BLS required.RN's - Must receive a 90% to pass the Pass/Fail exam on Friday during orientation.
