Job Summary RN - PCU
(Based on provided job description, in list format)

- Facility Details:
- 241 licensed bed hospital in Shelby, NC (201 E. Grover St)
- Level 3 Trauma Center, Certified Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center
- Non-teaching hospital

- Unit Information:
- Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with 32 beds
- Requires minimum 18 months of PCU RN experience
- Open to first-time travelers

- Patient Population:
- Cares for adults not requiring mechanical ventilation
- Common diagnoses: CHF, dysrhythmias, chest pain, stroke, abdominal illnesses, infections, respiratory issues, diabetes, AKI/CKD, ETOH withdrawal, IVDA, etc.

- Staffing Ratios:
- Typical RN:patient ratio is 1:4 (may be 1:5 based on acuity)
- LPN: 1:4; CNA: 1:12 days, 1:16 nights

- Required Licensure/Certifications:
- Active RN license
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

- Required Skills:
- Care for tracheostomy patients
- Cardiac gtt management & rhythm interpretation
- Chest tubes, blood product administration, wound care
- Central line management

- Department Support:
- CNA support for ADLs, dayshift receptionist/HUC, charge nurse resource
- Phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
- Telemetry monitoring at bedside and nurses' station

- Technology/Equipment Used:
- EMR: EPIC
- IV Pumps: Alaris
- Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
- Patient Monitors: Phillips

- Floating:
- Required to float within region and scope of practice (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division)
- Paid for mid-shift travel between facilities

- Orientation:
- NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation

- Scheduling:
- Every other weekend rotation
- No on-call required
- Must work 75% of holidays; up to 6 days RTO allowed (not including holidays)
- 6-week scheduling cycle

- Other Notes:
- Scrub color: Navy
- Free parking
- Family-oriented unit culture

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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!