Registered Nurse - Medical - Surgical (Telemetry)

Facility: Champlain Valley Physicians HospitalPosition Description: Facility Name: CVPH Champlain Valley Physician Hospital (part of Univ of Vermont) located 75 Beekman St. Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Total # of Facility Beds: 341 Unit Name: M/S TELE ED Hold + Resource Float Total # of Unit Beds/Suites/Deliveries: R5: 24 R6: 24 R7: 25; float ED Hold Teaching Facility: Y N Teaching Hospital Experience Required: Y N Trauma Level: 2 Prior Travel Experience Required: Y N Minimum # Years Clinical Experience Required: 1 year Minimum # Years Clinical Experience in Specialty Required: 1 year Certifications Required: BLS Certifications Preferred: CMSRN, note any other certs Nurse Patient Ratio by shift: R5: 1:4 R6: 1:4 R7 1:5 (adjustments can be made) Ancillary Assistance: CNA/ PCT: Y N #staff per shift: R5: 3 R6: 3 R7: 4 Unit clerk/Secretary: Y N #staff per shift: R5: 1 R6: 1 R7: 1 Advanced Practice on the unit: No # Days of Orientation: 1 Dress Code: Scrubs Scrubs/color: Navy Blue & White, Solid colors in any combination Shoes: Comfortable Jewelry: minimal Hair/Beard: groomed Nail Polish: No Acrylic Documentation System: EPIC Medication System MAK Transitioning to EPIC Floating Required: Y N To what units/facilities: R5, R6, R7, potential for other tele units. Describe the rotation: As scheduled Charge required: Y N Scheduling: not self Shift Hours: will post Rotation Schedule: if posted Self-Scheduling No Weekend Requirements: Yes, every other Call Requirements: No Holiday Requirements: As scheduled Patient Population (Diagnoses): R5: Med Surg Oncology, R6: Med Surg Ortho R7: Med Surg Urology ALC) Age Range: 25-99 Special Equipment: IV Pumps, Bladder Scanner, Respiratory available 24/7 for support Y N Who manages ventilators: Respiratory on the ICU unit Unit Specific Procedures and Protocols: IV s, Bladder scans, Blood draws off central lines, glucose monitoring Additional Unit Specific Information: M/S Tele could include working in ECC/ER for ED HOLD patientsComments And Notes: TENTATIVE CRU MUST START in THE NEXT WEEK, LICENS EON FILE AT TIME OF SUBMISSION - Travel Rate: *** Radius: ***: 51-100 miles Local: ***: 50 miles or less " Distance is measured by a straight line, not driving distance RN for Resource Pool, Float, M/S Tele: A minimum of every other weekend and/or schedule adjusted to meet the needs of the unit and patient care. M/S Tele is expected to work ED HOLD patients as well. Requirements: " A minimum of 1 year experience " AHA BLS required, CMSRN preferred " NIHSS will be required prior to starting " Epic experience from within the past 2 years is required and nonnegotiable " Additional Information: " IVS to OFFER " Monday to Sunday " No block schedules for any reason " Please ensure all employment gaps over 90 days are explained " This facility requires ALL work history information (bed count, EMR, facility type, etc.) to be complete in order to submit Disclaimers: " Public Transportation is NOT accessible in this area, please ensure you have reliable transportation, personal vehicle or rental vehicle are strongly recommended " Vehicles should be equipped with all season or snow tires during the months of November April