7:00PM-7:00AM
MUST HAVE 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN HOSPITAL SETTING
MUST HAVE VA LICENSE/COMPACT AT SUBMISSION
BLS/ACLS REQUIRED
Unit Information: Cardiac Telemetry Unit
Location: CJW Chippenham Hospital
Address: 7101 Jahnke Rd. Richmond, Va. 23225
Floor: 3
Building: Main Hospital
General Information
Tell us about the unit(s):
•Number of Beds - 25
•Number of Staff -
•Type of staff:
o Day Shift - 1 Charge RN, 6 RN's, 1 Unit Secretary, 2-3 Techs
o Night Shift - 1 Charge RN, 6 RN's, 1 tech
•Patient Ratios - 4:1
•Type of equipment - EKG Machine, Hoyer Lift, LifePak
•EMR - Meditech
Typical hiring profile
Skill Set Most recruited for:
Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
•Telemetry Experience and Reading EKG's
•bility to handle a fast paced unit with several admissions, discharges, transfers, procedures, etc.
Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first.
•Sets priorities and modifies patient care in response to changing conditions by utilizing problem solving skills and exhibiting good judgment.
•Makes appropriate and timely notification to physicians on patient condition changes
List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
•PD
•EKG's
•Most cardiac procedures are done in the Cath Lab - not on the unit
Best personality Fit:
•Team player
•Positive
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
•BLS & ACLS
Floating Area(s):
•Med Surg- low probability of floating
Dress Code:
•Scrub Color/Attire - navy
Weekends and On call:
•Every 3rd Friday and Sat 7p-7a plus and additional Friday or Sat (7p-7a) each schedule. Will need help with Halloween, Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas night.