Job Description –
Data Collection:
Unit Information: Medical Specialty Unit (63029)
Location: Methodist Hospital Texsan
Address: 6700 I-10 West. 78201
Floor: 3rd floor
Building: A/B Pod
General Information
Tell us about the unit(s):
• Number of Beds – 30
• Number of Staff – Will open 11-12 beds initially with RN, LVN model all providing direct patient care
• Type of staff:
o Day Shift – 1 CNC/CN, 3 RN, 3 LVN, 3 PCT, plus admit/discharge nurse
o Night Shift – 1 CNC/RN, 3 RN, 3 LVN, 3 PCTs
• Patient Ratios – 5:1
• Type of equipment – Remote telemetry monitoring capable, Welch Allen vital sign, Nova glucometer
• EMR – Meditech
Typical hiring profile
Skill Set Most recruited for:
Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
• Medical management of patients with acute/chronic respiratory, kidney, diabetic disease
• ALS management of chronic cardiac management with home medication
Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first.
• Prior experience with Meditech
• Prior experience on a Med-Surg unit
List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
• None
Best personality Fit:
• Team player, collaborative, focus on positive patient outcomes
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
• BLS, ALS
Floating Area(s):
• Surgical specialty, ED for M/S holds
Dress Code:
• Scrub Color/Attire – Navy scrub top and bottoms
Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.
• CHG bathing for all patients with central lines, midlines, or indwelling foley catheters daily with completion of required bundle audits, 1-2 hour purposeful Safety Rounds, Bedside shift report each shift
Weekends and On call(if any)
• Rotating weekends (3 week shifts per scheduling period), no on-call requirements
Medasource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Benefits & Perks:
Medasource Healthcare offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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