RN - PEDS

RN - PEDS • About Facility: • 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157 • 885 licensed beds • Level 1 Trauma Designation • Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center • Chest Pain Center • Stroke Center • Unit Information: • Beds: 16 on PHO and 16 on PA • Average 14-32 patients per day • Minimum Years of Experience required? • PHO: 1 year in Pediatric hem/oncology acute care • PA: 1 year in pediatric acute care • Will you accept a first-time traveler?Yes, with a strong pediatric background • Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: • Leukemia, solid tumors, sickle cell crisis, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, behavioral health overlay, general adolescent medicine • Patient Ratios: • RN : • Peds Adolescent Medicine - 1:4-5 • CNA: 1:6-16 • Required Licensure & Certifications: • PA: BLS, PALS preferred • Skills required: • Central line management, chemo administration, strong pediatric assessment and critical thinking. • Support within the Department: • CNA: vital signs, ADL, safety rounding, I&Os • Receptionist/HUC • Charge nurse • Phlebotomy • IV/VAT Team - for difficult peripheral access • Resource Nurse: availability varies • RT, 24/7 • Hospitalist, 24/7 • Intensivist, 24/7 • Bedside telemetry monitoring, no Tele tech is available. • Technology/Equipment: • EMR: Epic • IV Pump: Alaris • Med dispensing: Omnicell • Monitors: • Unit specific equipment: • Floating: If yes, where? • Will work routinely between PA and PHO and other units in Brenner except Peds ED. • Orientation (facility and unit): • NEO • 2 days departmental • Scheduling: • Weekend rotation: every other • No on call requirement • Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays • RTO: NM • Shift times: 7p-7a • Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks • Other notes: • Scrub Color: Royal blue, can wear pediatric appropriate scrub top • Parking: Free • Unit Culture: Team oriented, supportive, and family centered. High emphasis on professional growth, education and safety.