TRAVEL - RN - TELE 5N (653) - 7P-7A (824410) from ProMed Staffing Resources
Independence, MO 64057
About the Job
Centerpoint Medical Center – Independence
19600 East 39th St S
Independence, MO 64057
Facility Overview:
Centerpoint Medical Center is part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in the Kansas City and surrounding areas. Our campus includes the medical center itself and a medical office building/outpatient services center connected to the hospital (on the west side of the hospital).
Centerpoint Medical Center features 221 private rooms, state-of-the-art equipment and technology, and some of the latest clinical services available to patients. Along with our high-tech services, we also remain focused on providing compassionate care and the best possible customer service for our patients. In addition, we offer numerous features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, wireless internet access throughout the facility and more.
Hospital Features:
- Level II Trauma Center (only one in eastern Jackson County) with 24/7 Emergency Services
- An accredited Chest Pain Center and a variety of Cardiovascular Services
- Orthopedic Services including Total Joints and Sports Medicine
- An accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center with Nurse Navigator
- Stroke Center with Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
- Neuroscience Services for the treatment of brain and spine disorders as well as injuries
- Women’s Services, including a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to provide care for early or ill newborns, and a labor and delivery unit
- Outpatient Services, including a surgery center, advanced wound care center, pain center, sleep disorder center, imaging, rehab and more.
| Unit Information: 7N Cardiac Telemetry | |
| Location: Independence, Missouri | |
| Address: 19600 E. 39 th Street | Floor: 7 |
| Building: Main Hospital |
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| General Information | |
| Tell us about the unit(s): · Number of Beds -36 · Number of Staff – 70 · Type of staff: o Day Shift - 1 charge, 9 RN/LPN, 3 PCT (Full staffing) o Night Shift – 1 charge, 8 RN/LPN, 3 PCT (Full staffing) · Patient Ratios – 4 to 5:1 · Type of equipment- Pyxis, Alaris pumps, Welch Allen Vitals machines · EMR – Meditech | |
| Typical hiring profile | |
| Skill Set Most recruited for:
Must have : candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. · ACLS · Experience recovering post-cath patients (no sheath removal) and pacemaker placements, stroke patients, amiodarone drips, Cardizem drips. Preferred or nice to have : candidates with these skills will be considered first. · NIH List typical procedures performed on unit(s): · Best personality Fit: · Fast-paced, high energy individual with a strong sense of teamwork. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: · ACLS Floating Area(s): · Other telemetry departments, med-surg, PCU | |
| Dress Code : · Scrub Color/Attire - Grey for RNs
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| Weekends and On call(if any) · 3 weekend shifts in 4 week schedule. Friday and Saturday for nights, Saturday and Sunday for days. | |
Centerpoint Medical Center – Independence
19600 East 39th St S
Independence, MO 64057
Facility Overview:
Centerpoint Medical Center is part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in the Kansas City and surrounding areas. Our campus includes the medical center itself and a medical office building/outpatient services center connected to the hospital (on the west side of the hospital).
Centerpoint Medical Center features 221 private rooms, state-of-the-art equipment and technology, and some of the latest clinical services available to patients. Along with our high-tech services, we also remain focused on providing compassionate care and the best possible customer service for our patients. In addition, we offer numerous features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, wireless internet access throughout the facility and more.
Hospital Features:
- Level II Trauma Center (only one in eastern Jackson County) with 24/7 Emergency Services
- An accredited Chest Pain Center and a variety of Cardiovascular Services
- Orthopedic Services including Total Joints and Sports Medicine
- An accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center with Nurse Navigator
- Stroke Center with Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
- Neuroscience Services for the treatment of brain and spine disorders as well as injuries
- Women’s Services, including a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to provide care for early or ill newborns, and a labor and delivery unit
- Outpatient Services, including a surgery center, advanced wound care center, pain center, sleep disorder center, imaging, rehab and more.
Facts about Centerpoint Medical Center
Thing to do in Independence Missouri
| Hospital: HCA Centerpoint Medical Center | |
| Location: Independence, Missouri | |
| Address: 19600 E. 39th Street | Unit: Telemetry |
| Building: Main Hospital |
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| General Information | |
| Unit Specifics: · Number of Beds: 36 · Patient Ratios: 1:3 AM, 1:4 PM or 1:4AM, 1:5PM (with patient care techs) · Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability): Typically, total RN based care with no techs. Secretaries are scheduled 7am-7pm in the PCU and are available for a number of resources. · Type of equipment: BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo Feeding Pumps · Documentation system: Meditech · Scheduling requirements: FT Staff: 36 hours/week with every 3rd weekend rotation, PT staff: 48 hours/week with every 3rd weekend rotation, PRN 1 Staff: 3 shifts in a 4-week period with 1 weekend shift requirement, PRN 2 Staff: 6 shifts in a 4-week period with 3 weekend shift requirements. Rotating holiday schedule. · Floating policy: PRN floats 1 time per week, FT/PT staff floats in a rotation based upon dates, bonus shifts always float first · Patient Experience requirements: Bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and daily leadership rounds. Hospital Specifics- · Certifications: Level 2 trauma center, Stroke Accreditation, STEMI Accreditation, Certified Bariatric Center | |
| Hiring profile | |
| Must have: · REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: BLS, ACLS · Advanced assessment and critical thinking skills · Management of vasoactive drips List typical procedures performed on unit(s): · Central Line or PICC line placement Best personality Fit: · Positive attitude and desire to work as a member of a team Floating Area(s): · MedSurg Units | |
| Dress Code: (Required uniform) · Charcoal grey scrub tops with charcoal grey or black scrub bottoms. · Black or charcoal grey jackets, with the option to order unit specific jackets. | |
| Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines. · See attached Unit Standards of Care Policy | |
| Awards/Recognition: · Unit of Distinction Honorable Mention 2018 | |
| Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: · Designated Education Unit · New cardiac monitors to allow visual of cardiac rhythm in each room. | |