Job Description –

Data Collection : Corpus Christi Medical Center – Bay Area

Unit Information : Emergency Department (78250)

Location

Address: 7101 S. Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Floor: ED Hold Beds

Building: Bay Area

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s):
• Number of Beds – 16-44; the census of the unit will vary with ED volumes
• Number of Staff – The ED is typically staffed with 6-9 ED RNs on a shift
• Type of staff:
o Day Shift – Charge Nurses, RNs, Unit Secretary, Paramedics
o Night Shift – same as day shift, except unit secretary is off shift from 0000-0700, paramedics off shift from 0300-0700
• Patient Ratios – maximum 6:1
• Type of equipment – IV pumps, EKG machines, telemetry monitors, cardiac monitors, bladder scanner, feeding pumps, wound vacs, orthopedic braces (cervical collars, thoracic/lumbar braces, knee immobilizers), peripheral and central venous access devices (IVs and CVCs), foley catheters, chest tubes
• EMR – Meditech

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set Most recruited for:

Must have : candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
• Ability to manage titrated heparin drips
Preferred or nice to have : candidates with these skills will be considered first.
• Ability to manage titrated cardiac drips appropriate for a telemetry unit (e.g., amiodorone)
List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
• ED holds require basic nursing care such as medication administration, nursing assessment, peripheral IV insertion, urinary catheter insertion/removal, central venous catheter removal only, central line dressing changes; may float to units that care for post-cath lab patients, ortho/trauma surgery patients (ORIF, hip replacement), thoracentesis, paracentesis, surgical drain management/removal, ostomy care, chest tube management
Best personality Fit:
• This position may frequently float between multiple units to care for medsurg/tele patients; may require floating to our sister hospital across town (10 minutes away). Therefore, candidates should be highly adaptable and ok with floating frequently and should be able to mesh well with new groups of people.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
• ACLS, BLS
Floating Area(s):
• ED to care for med/surg holds
• All medsurg/tele units in the facility and at our sister hospital

Dress Code :
• Royal blue scrubs

Unit Guidelines/Policies : Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.
• n/a

Weekends and on call (if any)
• Rotating weekend schedule

Medasource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks:

Medasource Healthcare 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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