RN - PCU

RN - PCU

About Facility:

o 58 licensed beds

o No Trauma Designation

o Radius rule: Travelers permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit

Unit Information:

o Beds: 33

o Minimum Years of Experience required 18 months PCU exp

o Will you accept a first-time traveler Yes

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

o Stroke R/O PNA cellulitis FTT AMS CP R/O Afib COPD ect.

Patient Ratios:

o RN: 1:5-1:6

Required Licensure & Certifications:

o RN: BLS ACLS NIHSS

Skills required:

o Essential nursing functions teamwork communication

o Experience with traches cardiac gtt experience cardiac rhythm interpretation chest tubes blood products wound care/dressing changes management of central lines

Support within the Department:

o CNA - ADLs VS FSBG Telemetry/Masimo monitoring assist with ADT.

o Receptionist/HUC Most day shifts Call bell and phone call triage assist with ADT

o Charge nurse - mostly without patient assignment

o Phlebotomy

o IV/VAT Team

o Resource Nurse as staffing allows

o RT 24/7Yes

o Hospitalist 24/7 - a Mix of in person and Virtual

o Telemetry monitoring/tech - Monitored at nurses station and in Central Bunker at AH Cleveland

Technology/Equipment:

o EMR: EPIC

o IV Pump: Alaris

o Med dispensing: Omnicell

o Monitors: Phillips Telemetry

o Unit specific equipment: Several fall prevention tools in use multiple patient positioning tools in use

Floating:

o Within region and scope of practice

o Will be required to float per region needs will require floating to all facilities listed below as needed within scope of practice DECLINE if not agreeable

Region 3 - Cleveland Kings Mtn Lincoln Central Division (CMC Main Mercy LCH)

If floating mid-shift Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)

Orientation (facility and unit):

o NEO

o 2 days departmental

Scheduling:

o Weekend rotation: every other

o No call

o Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays

o 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

o Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks

Other notes:

o Scrub Color: Navy Blue

o Parking: Free

o Unit Culture: Close-Knit teamwork by all every patient is our patient high value on patient experience

Youll never receive recurrent notifications aggressive phone calls or overbearing messages from us. Just support! A US based healthcare staffing firm Lamb Company has been serving healthcare workers so that healthcare workers may serve their patients since 2019. Our team consists of individuals with likeminded goals to have a heart for providing quality care for patients that without our help may not receive any. Our job is to find a site that matches well with you and develop a plan to safely and effectively get you implemented into that system. As a small company with owners that are healthcare workers themselves we understand the difficulty of starting new and finding a home where you are appreciated. We are always available and aim to find you the employment of your dreams. Please reach out with any questions which you may have!