SWING SHIFT
1400 - 2300
Overview:
Medical Stepdown is a unit that specializes in the care of acutely ill medical patients. We primarily focus on those suffering from respiratory failure and/or other general medical problems that are acutely ill.
- Patient population may include: Bipaps, High Flow Oxygen, Tracheostomies, and Ventilated Tracheostomies, Respiratory Failure, Gastrointestinal Bleeds, Alcohol Withdrawal, Drug Overdose, Severe Sepsis, End of Life Care
- This unit requires excellent critical thinking skills and quick decision making skills
- Close relationship with pulmonologist
- Due to the diverse nature this unit provides numerous educational opportunities for our coworkers.
- 22 patient bed unit
- RN ratio 3-4 patients, with tech support
- 24/7 Leadership support
- Collaborate daily with Care Management team, PT and OT, dieticians and pharmacists
Qualifications:
- Experience: 2 years' experience in patient care is required.
- Preferred Experience : Supervisor experience.
- Required Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
- Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
- Other: One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)
OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
- Other: One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
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