Location Details: Locked corrections unit, including oncology and non-oncology patient population. Will work closely with Corrections Officers.
Skillset: MS/Tele RNs
Float: Yes, to other tower units and will take MS patients there
Patient Demographics: Adults, Geriatrics
Daily Census: 21 patients
Work Settings: Med/Surg, Telemetry
Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency Response: Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
Telemetry monitoring
Use of Rapid Response Teams
Endocrine/Metabolic: IV insulin protocols
IV Therapy/Phlebotomy: Blood Product Administration
Central line blood draw
Peripheral Line Care/Management
Phlebotomy
PICC line management
Starting IVs
Medications: Heparin, PCA
Respiratory: High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Oral suctioning, Portable Oxygen tank
Professional Knowledge and Skills: Isolation Precautions
Job Requirements
Years of Experience Required: 1
Certifications Required: BLS
Patient Diagnoses: Oncology diagnoses including solid tumors, blood cancers, post-op care, oncology workup or history of cancer with no active treatment plan, Other conditions like COPD, CHF, tumor lysis, DIC, Sepsis, chemo administration, neutropenic fevers, etc.