RN (Registered Nurse) - MedSurg - eTeam Inc.
Tonasket, WA 98855
About the Job
Unit Notes
Department: Acute Care CNA/NAC
*Certifications Required: BLS*
- # Beds: 16, Typical Hospital Staffing: 5 RNs- 3 RNs to Acute Care and 2 RNs to ER; Acute Care and ER are only 50 ft apart
- Nurse-Patient Ratios: 1:4-6 based on acuity level
- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Lower acuity patients; anything of higher acuity or complex is transferred out; No specialist available in the area. A lot of swing bed patients for wound care, rehab, or long-term antibiotics; a.fib, cellulitis, severe wounds, falls
- Experience or 'Must have' skills: Must have 2 years or more of experience; No First Time Travelers; No RRT, Code, or IV team available in the facility.
- Are RN's required to titrate drips: Yes
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin and Insulin
- Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RN's required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Tele available; must be able to read and interpret their own strips; No monitor techs
- Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: 1 Shift Supervisor that oversees both Acute Care and ER; Will take a patient assignment when necessary
- Are there Nurse Aides on this unit/Ratios: Called NACs or HUSs; Nights- 2-3 on nights and 4 on Days. These are shared between ER and Acute Care area
- RT/Equipment (i.e., Cpap, Bipap, High Flow, vents, etc.): RT in house M-F 7AM- 3:30 PM with call hours; has 30 mins response time. RN to do EKGs, Breathing Treatments, & Bipap
- Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): Scheduling done at management level. Staff have predictable schedules. Try to block (3 shifts) for night shift when possible, but ask that travelers stay flexible and help to fill gaps in staffing. Manager will work with travelers on the schedule.
- Weekend Requirements: Depends; Typically 4 weekend shifts in a 4 week period
- Holiday Requirements: May be asked to go in the Holiday Rotation
- Is there Call or a Standby requirement?: None
- Floating Requirements?: May be asked to float to the ER
- Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs Provided?: Any color scrubs
- Unit/Department Specific Orientation: 1-2 shifts with preceptor
- Additional Notes: Looking for travelers that are able to float between Acute Care and ER; Permanent staff typically float to the ER first; Has minimal resources; Located in a rural area; Needs to be able to work independently and flexible. Housing is difficult to find in the area. There is a couple of AirBnBs in the area no typically pet friendly
Department: Acute Care CNA/NAC
*Certifications Required: BLS*
- # Beds: 16, Typical Hospital Staffing: 5 RNs- 3 RNs to Acute Care and 2 RNs to ER; Acute Care and ER are only 50 ft apart
- Nurse-Patient Ratios: 1:4-6 based on acuity level
- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Lower acuity patients; anything of higher acuity or complex is transferred out; No specialist available in the area. A lot of swing bed patients for wound care, rehab, or long-term antibiotics; a.fib, cellulitis, severe wounds, falls
- Experience or 'Must have' skills: Must have 2 years or more of experience; No First Time Travelers; No RRT, Code, or IV team available in the facility.
- Are RN's required to titrate drips: Yes
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin and Insulin
- Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RN's required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Tele available; must be able to read and interpret their own strips; No monitor techs
- Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: 1 Shift Supervisor that oversees both Acute Care and ER; Will take a patient assignment when necessary
- Are there Nurse Aides on this unit/Ratios: Called NACs or HUSs; Nights- 2-3 on nights and 4 on Days. These are shared between ER and Acute Care area
- RT/Equipment (i.e., Cpap, Bipap, High Flow, vents, etc.): RT in house M-F 7AM- 3:30 PM with call hours; has 30 mins response time. RN to do EKGs, Breathing Treatments, & Bipap
- Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): Scheduling done at management level. Staff have predictable schedules. Try to block (3 shifts) for night shift when possible, but ask that travelers stay flexible and help to fill gaps in staffing. Manager will work with travelers on the schedule.
- Weekend Requirements: Depends; Typically 4 weekend shifts in a 4 week period
- Holiday Requirements: May be asked to go in the Holiday Rotation
- Is there Call or a Standby requirement?: None
- Floating Requirements?: May be asked to float to the ER
- Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs Provided?: Any color scrubs
- Unit/Department Specific Orientation: 1-2 shifts with preceptor
- Additional Notes: Looking for travelers that are able to float between Acute Care and ER; Permanent staff typically float to the ER first; Has minimal resources; Located in a rural area; Needs to be able to work independently and flexible. Housing is difficult to find in the area. There is a couple of AirBnBs in the area no typically pet friendly
Source : eTeam Inc.