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R1 is the stepdown unit for open heart surgery and the primary receiving unit for thoracic surgery. Overflow of other M/S patients as needed. Strong telemetry skills required.kara
Position Template
Facility Name: Maine Medical Center
Floor: R1
Location Address: 22 Bramhall St Portland ME
Position Information:
Facility Department/Cost Center: 0140.823014
Role (RN Tech LPN PT etc.): RN
Specialty: Cardiothoracic surgery cardiac telemetry
Number of Openings: 3
Shift: 7a7p 7p7a
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
Weekend Hours: 36 (unless otherwise noted): Every to every other weekend
Call Requirements: none
Years of Experience: >1
Float Requirements: First to float will float to other med/surg units as needed.
Education & Certifications Required:
Required Certifications (will this be consistent for all similar skillset on unit or specific to this Position Request): BLS
Education Modules (will this be consistent for all similar skillset on unit or specific to this Position Request): Hospital onboarding modules (to be assigned on Day 1)
Unit Information:
Number of Beds: 36
Patient Ratios: 1:4 day shift 1:5 night shift
Equipment: n/a
EMR: Epic
Hiring Profile:
Must Have Skills/Experience: strong cardiac telemetry
Preferred Skillset:
1) Experience: cardiac surgery (CABG/valve replacement/post aortic dissection repair) thoracic surgery (VATS wedge resection lobectomy) comfort with chest tubes temporary epicardial pacemakers. PostTAVR patient.
2) Medical treatment Cardiology: Heart Failure Pulmonary Hypertension. Familiar with Amio insulin dobutamine nitro milrinone diltiazem
3) Surgical/trauma/tele
Type of Patients on Unit: cardiac telemetry post cardiac and thoracic surgeries.
Personality Fit: flexible & easygoing teamworkoriented
Dress Code:
Scrub Color: n/a
Any unacceptable attire: Open toe shoes. Tshirts with logos.
Misc./Other Information:
Full Time