Location : Montgomery, AL, US, 36104
Company : AMN Healthcare
Date Posted : 9 June 2024
Job Type : Other
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JOB DESCRIPTION--MS Float PoolSimpliFi InterviewAbout Facility:492 Beds2105 E. South Blvd., Montgomery, AL 36116Level II Trauma CenterLevel III NICUPrimary Stroke CenterFirst-time traveler: Yes, 1 yr- 1.5 yrs experience in MS if they sign a 20-26 wk contractThey will get an ADDITIONAL 2-3 shifts of UNIT orientation for a total of 4/5 shifts. We'll begin with 4 and add an additional if necessary.Will also accept: 18 months+ of experience (LTAC/Rehab okay) with at least 6 months of MedSurg (prefers MS to be recent)Staff has to be gone for 3 months before returning as a traveler. From last shift worked to start dateWill be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation. 6 North Trauma SurgicalBeds: 23Patient Types: General Surgery, Cholecystectomy, Ostomy, Splenectomy, Vascular surgeriesPatient Ratios: 1:5-6Skills required: At least 1 year of trauma experience. Wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV skills, medication administration/documentation and escalations 5 South NeuroscienceBeds: 33Patient Types: CVA, TBI, Seizure, AMS, Spinal Fusion, Craniotomy, Degenerative Diseases, post trauma, angiogram, post ICUPatient Ratios: 1:5-6Skills required: IV start, blood draws from central lines, trach care, PEG, NGT, Colostomy/Ostomy, Wound Care, Chest tube, Surgical Site Care, C-Collar, Abdominal Binders, Restraints 5 North MedSurg/OncologyBeds: 39 (very busy unit)Patient Types: All patient types except stroke and MI, palliative care, ETOH withdrawal, behavioral patients. MS/Oncology patients1:6 for RN and LPNsSkills required: Trach care, chest tubes, PEG tubes, wound care, drains, foleys, behavioral issues, codes, IV starts
Chemo administration, if certifiedTele monitoring on hallway monitors and by tele techs on ground floor 4 South Clinical Decision UnitBeds: 18Patient Types: General patient population hospitalized for various causes, such as illness, surgery, testing, or observationCOPD, CHF, Diabetes, MRSA, VRE, C-Diff, COVID, Pneumonia, Renal Failure, Sepsis, UTI, End of Life ComfortPatient Ratios: 1:6Skills required: Assessment, prioritization, communication and documentation skills.Tracheotomy care, Suctioning, O2 Therapy, ostomy care, Foley care, External catheter care, PEG/NGT care and use, wound care, chest tube, central line care, pressure ulcer management/preventive measures, falls prevention management, restraints. 3 South OrthopedicsBeds: 20Patient Types: Orthopedic and spine: Joint replacements, fractures, fusions, laminectomies, etc.Patient Ratios: 1:5
1:6 if medsurgSkills required: PCA pumps, wound care (negative pressure dressing), dressing changes, foley, drains (hemovacs/JP drains) 3 North MS/Ortho/UrologyBeds: 23Patient Types: Urology, ENT, ortho, MedSurgPatient Ratios: Team Nursing 1:8 (1 RN: 1 LPN: 8 patients)
1:6Skills Required: Trach, wound care, wound vacs, IV starts, CVL dressing changes, follow nurse-driven foley protocol. No required to read/measure tele strips. Required Certifications:BLS, NIHSSSupport on the Unit:CNA (Ratio): 6:1Receptionist/HUC? YesCharge nurse? Yes, rarely takes assignment.Phlebotomy? YesIV/VAT Team? YesHospitalist? YesTelemetry monitoring tech? Are RNs required to read/measure tele strips? Yes, telemetry is monitored by Telemetry Techs, RNs are required to interpret and confirm q4 hours strip readingTechnology/Equipment:EMR: Cerner (preferred)IV pumps: Plum 360Medication dispensing: OmnicellMonitors: SpacelabsFloating: If yes, where?Any like unit/patient location (MS-MS, MS-ICU task, MS-ER/MS holds
ICU-ICU, ICU-MS task or limit of 3, ICU-ER/ICU holds)Orientation:Travelers who are new to the facility or return travelers who have been gone for 1+ years will have 24 hours of classroom time and 24 hours on the unitRehires: orientation will depend on last date hereScheduling:Weekend rotation: Every other or 4 weekend days per month if on block scheduleOn call? If so, what is that schedule? NoHoliday Expectations: This does not mean they will automatically be scheduled for those dates, but we will not contractually guarantee to being off prior to arrival.Baptist Blackout dates:Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 1/15Valentine's Day (week): 2/10 - 2/17Spring Break (week)Easter Weekend: 3/30 - 3/31Mother's Day WeekendMemorial Day (week): 5/24 - 5/27Father's Day WeekendLabor day weekend: 9/2-9/4Halloween: 10/30-31Thanksgiving: 11/22-25Christmas and New Year's: 12/23-26 and 12/31-1/1Approval of time off? "No blackout dates" RTO pending manager approval (Eanh)Shift times: 7a-7p, 7p-7aSchedule cycle: 4 week cycle period
no self schedulingOther notes:Scrub Color: Any colorParking: Parking deck only 2nd through 4th levels
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