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Unit Information: (E5 CARD)
Location:
Address: 509 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC 28801
Floor: 5th floor
Building: Owen Heart Center (Heart Tower)
General Information
Tell us about the unit(s):
• Number of Beds – 40
• Type of staff:
• Day Shift – 1 Charge Nurse/ 10 staff/bedside nurses/4 PCTs/1 Unit Secretary
• Night Shift – 1 Charge Nurse/10 staff/bedside nurses/3 PCTs
• Patient Ratios -1:4; stretch staffing at 1:5 ratio
• Type of patients: patients with CHF, MI, CP, arrhythmia, Pulmonary Hypertension; valvular disease, endocarditis; DKA; post cardiac cath/stent; post pacer/ICD/ ablation.
• Type of equipment: Zoll, Baxter pump, lift equipments, bladder scanner;
• EMR – Cerner
Typical hiring profile
Skill Set Most recruited for:
Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
• Stepdown or progressive care experience
• Telemetry experience
• Experience with titratable or cardiac IV medications like nitroglycerine, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutrex, insulin drip, heparin, bumex/Lasix; etc.
Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first.
• Experience with prostacyclins (Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin).
• Relief charge experience
List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
• Bedside Cardioversion
Best personality Fit:
• Flexible, positive attitude, great team player, compassionate
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
• BLS, ACLS
Floating Area(s):
• All MedSurg units, Stepdown units, COVID unit, and ER holding.
Dress Code:
• Scrub Color/Attire – all white or all navy blue or white top and navy blue pants.
Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.
• Will be discussed during orientation
Weekends and On call(if any)
• Every other weekend
RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Asheville, NC
For over 16 years, Medasource has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customise our search based upon your company’s unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation Medasource finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Medasource promise.
Medasource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Benefits & Perks:
Medasource 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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