RN - MedSurg​/Tele

Overview

About Facility: 301 Yadkin St, Albemarle, NC 28001

109 Licensed Beds

No Trauma Designation

Not a Teaching Hospital – no residents/students

Advanced Primary Stroke Center

Radius rule:
Traveler’s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit

• Beds: 35

Average Census: 22

• Minimum Experience required: 18 months Med/Tele RN exp (Resource Team requirement)
• Will you accept a first-time traveler? Not preferred, will consider
• Required License, Certification, or
  
  Certifications:
  
  BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (Resource Team requirement)
• Skills required:
  
  Post-op care, Orthopedic experience, TPN, PPN
• General Med/Tele skillset:
  Stroke experience/NIH assessments, Chest tube management, PIV starts, trach care, Cardiac rhythm interpretation, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management, etc), PCA pumps, wound care
• Medication administration:
  Cardiac drips (Diltiazem), Heparin, blood products, IV fluids

• Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
  General Med/Surg patients – Stroke, CHF, COPD, Respiratory Illnesses, Diabetes, Post-Surgical, Behavioral Health, etc.
• Patient Ratios: RN: 1:5-6, acuity dependent; surge staffing could increase to 1:7-8
• Support within the Department: CNA duties within scope;
  Receptionist/HUC on dayshift;
  Charge nurse may or may not be in staffing;
  Phlebotomy; IV/VAT Team on dayshift;
  Resource Nurse as staffing allows; RT, 24/7;
  Hospitalist, 24/7;
  Intensivist, 24/7;
  Telemetry monitoring/tech – RN must read own Tele strips when floated to other units
• Floating:
  Will be required to float per region needs – within Stanly - Med/Tele, ICU, PCU (if open), ED;
  Within region and scope of practice

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pump:
  Alaris
• Med dispensing:
  Omnicell
• Monitors:
  Phillips
• Unit specific equipment:
  Masimo

• Region: REGION 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH (peds only))
• Float to facilities within region if needed; DECLINE if not agreeable

Region 1 - Includes facilities listed above; travel and floating details will be communicated during coordination.

• Orientation (facility and unit): NEO; 2 days departmental (we complete 3 days orientation at Stanly)
• Scheduling:
  Weekend rotation every other;
  No call for Travelers
• Holiday Expectations:
  Travelers will work 75% of holidays
• RTO:
  Can approve up to 6 days off; must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours
• Schedule cycle: every 4 weeks

• Scrub Color:
  Navy
• Parking:
  Free
• Unit Culture:
  Teamwork

A US based healthcare staffing firm, Lamb Company has been serving healthcare workers so that healthcare workers may serve their patients since 2019. Our team consists of individuals with likeminded goals to have a heart for providing quality care for patients that without our help, may not receive any. Our job is to find a site that matches well with you and develop a plan to safely and effectively get you implemented into that system.

As a small company with owners that are healthcare workers themselves, we understand the difficulty of starting new and finding a home where you are appreciated. We are always available and aim to find you the employment of your dreams. Please reach out with any questions which you may have!