TRAVEL - RN - PCU - CC 631 - 7:00AM - 7:00PM - Becker Health
Frankfort, KY 40601
About the Job
MUST HAVE 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN HOSPITAL SETTING
MUST HAVE ACTIVE KY LICENSE AT SUBMISSION
BLS/ACLS REQUIRED
Hospital: Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Location: TriStar
Address: 299 Kings Daughters Drive Frankfort, KY 40601
Unit Name: 631
Building: Main
Cost Center: 31768
General Information
Unit Specifics:
Number of Beds: 46
Patient Ratios: 6:1
Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability): Clinical Nurse Coordinators (charge nurse), RNs, PCTs, Nurse Externs, Unit Clerks -skill mix based on patient census)
Type of equipment: Client Apex Pro Telemetry box, Hoyer lift, Sara Steady, Baxter IV pumps, iMobile, Alaris PCA IV pump, Welch Allen Vitals machine, Glucometer
Documentation system: Meditech Expanse
Scheduling requirements: Every other Weekend, three 12-hour shifts per week
Floating policy: May float to 3 South (post-surgical med/surg), or to PCU (to staff tele overflow)
Patient Experience requirements: At least two years of Progressive care or ICU experience
Hospital Specifics- Frankfort Regional Medical Center is a 173-bed acute care facility that has received numerous awards and accolades for its quality of care, including Magnet designation for nursing excellence. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital is conveniently located off I-64 in Central Kentucky approximately 50 miles from Louisville and 30 miles from Lexington.
At Frankfort Regional Medical Center, our focus is simple - putting Patients First. We have embraced this philosophy by focusing on patient care practices and new technology, keeping patient safety a top priority. At Frankfort Regional, you re going to be treated as an individual, with compassion and care, like one of the family. Our Patients First approach is clear...excellent service, every patient, every time.
Certifications: Active nursing license in good standing (with compact if indicated), BLS required, ACLS required, current NIH (must be certified annually)
Hiring profile
Requested Skill Set: CPap and BiPap management, Port access, therapeutic phlebotomy
Must have: Telemetry and EKG interpretation, post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention experience, experience with Cardiac and anti-arrhythmic IV infusions management and titration, CPap and BiPap management
Advanced skills needed: preferred experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains, post-dialysis assessment, central lines, blood transfusions
Procedures performed on unit: telemetry monitoring, paracentesis (physician led), BiPap, therapeutic phlebotomy
Certifications Required: Active nursing license in good standing (with compact if indicated), BLS required, ACLS required, current NIH (must be certified annually)
Dress Code: (Required uniform)
Navy blue or Gray scrubs. No T-shirts, fleece jackets, or sweatshirts. Staff may wear any color or patterned scrub jacket, and may wear any color or patterned long sleeve shirts under scrub top if preferred. NO ROYAL BLUE SCRUBS ARE PERMITTED our OB/LD department wears this color exclusively for their unit staff identification as a safety standard for the protection of our infants.
Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.
Specific polices related to skill sets, procedures, etc. will be made available upon request, indicated need, and facility approval.
Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards.
Daisy Nominations
Inclusion in staff and hospital celebrations
Unit Prizes done bi-weekly for patient/staff recognition for exceptional team work and patient care
Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc.
We utilize GroupMe to communicate information, ask questions, and to celebrate one another.
The unit is home to several travelers who have continued to extend contracts due to our excellent teamwork and amazing staff.
We are proud to say that we have had zero turnover for our Progressive Car nursing staff since September 2022.
The unit is fully supported with a director and Manger, as well as a clinical educator.
We have excellent interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with all providers.
We are continuously requesting and receiving new equipment and supplies. We welcome feedback from all staff, including contract staff, if they have suggestions or ideas to make our workflow better and enhance our exceptional patient care.
MUST HAVE ACTIVE KY LICENSE AT SUBMISSION
BLS/ACLS REQUIRED
Hospital: Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Location: TriStar
Address: 299 Kings Daughters Drive Frankfort, KY 40601
Unit Name: 631
Building: Main
Cost Center: 31768
General Information
Unit Specifics:
Number of Beds: 46
Patient Ratios: 6:1
Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability): Clinical Nurse Coordinators (charge nurse), RNs, PCTs, Nurse Externs, Unit Clerks -skill mix based on patient census)
Type of equipment: Client Apex Pro Telemetry box, Hoyer lift, Sara Steady, Baxter IV pumps, iMobile, Alaris PCA IV pump, Welch Allen Vitals machine, Glucometer
Documentation system: Meditech Expanse
Scheduling requirements: Every other Weekend, three 12-hour shifts per week
Floating policy: May float to 3 South (post-surgical med/surg), or to PCU (to staff tele overflow)
Patient Experience requirements: At least two years of Progressive care or ICU experience
Hospital Specifics- Frankfort Regional Medical Center is a 173-bed acute care facility that has received numerous awards and accolades for its quality of care, including Magnet designation for nursing excellence. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital is conveniently located off I-64 in Central Kentucky approximately 50 miles from Louisville and 30 miles from Lexington.
At Frankfort Regional Medical Center, our focus is simple - putting Patients First. We have embraced this philosophy by focusing on patient care practices and new technology, keeping patient safety a top priority. At Frankfort Regional, you re going to be treated as an individual, with compassion and care, like one of the family. Our Patients First approach is clear...excellent service, every patient, every time.
Certifications: Active nursing license in good standing (with compact if indicated), BLS required, ACLS required, current NIH (must be certified annually)
Hiring profile
Requested Skill Set: CPap and BiPap management, Port access, therapeutic phlebotomy
Must have: Telemetry and EKG interpretation, post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention experience, experience with Cardiac and anti-arrhythmic IV infusions management and titration, CPap and BiPap management
Advanced skills needed: preferred experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains, post-dialysis assessment, central lines, blood transfusions
Procedures performed on unit: telemetry monitoring, paracentesis (physician led), BiPap, therapeutic phlebotomy
Certifications Required: Active nursing license in good standing (with compact if indicated), BLS required, ACLS required, current NIH (must be certified annually)
Dress Code: (Required uniform)
Navy blue or Gray scrubs. No T-shirts, fleece jackets, or sweatshirts. Staff may wear any color or patterned scrub jacket, and may wear any color or patterned long sleeve shirts under scrub top if preferred. NO ROYAL BLUE SCRUBS ARE PERMITTED our OB/LD department wears this color exclusively for their unit staff identification as a safety standard for the protection of our infants.
Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.
Specific polices related to skill sets, procedures, etc. will be made available upon request, indicated need, and facility approval.
Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards.
Daisy Nominations
Inclusion in staff and hospital celebrations
Unit Prizes done bi-weekly for patient/staff recognition for exceptional team work and patient care
Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc.
We utilize GroupMe to communicate information, ask questions, and to celebrate one another.
The unit is home to several travelers who have continued to extend contracts due to our excellent teamwork and amazing staff.
We are proud to say that we have had zero turnover for our Progressive Car nursing staff since September 2022.
The unit is fully supported with a director and Manger, as well as a clinical educator.
We have excellent interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with all providers.
We are continuously requesting and receiving new equipment and supplies. We welcome feedback from all staff, including contract staff, if they have suggestions or ideas to make our workflow better and enhance our exceptional patient care.
Source : Becker Health