Hospital: Summit Medical Center
Location: 1st Floor
Address: 5655 Frist Blvd Hermitage, TN 37076
Unit Name: Observation Unit
Building: Main
Cost Center: 634
General Information
Unit Specifics:
· Number of Beds: 25
· Patient Ratios: 4:1 days / 5:1 nights
· Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability): 1 CNC, 6-7RN, 2 tech, 1 US
· Type of equipment : Alaris Pumps, tele-tracking, Imobile Communication, B450 Monitors, Pyxis
· Documentation system: Meditech
· Scheduling requirements: Full time- 36 hrs & every 3rd weekend. Part time 24 hrs & every 3rd weekend, PRN- 3 shifts a month with one day being a weekend. Travelers/Contract- 36 hrs & every other weekend.
· Floating policy: On a rotating system to meet needs of hospital
· Patient Experience requirements: Triaging acute care patients, identifying life-threatening rhythms
Hospital Specifics-
· Certifications: BLS required
Hiring profile
Requested Skill Set: Neuro & Cardiac experience
Must have:
Advanced skills needed:
Procedures performed on unit: Glucose monitoring, Foley insertion, Dressing changes, EKG’s, peritoneal dialysis
Certifications Required: ACLS, NIH, & EKG rhythm certification
Dress Code: (Required uniform)
· Black scrubs (RN), Royal Blue (Techs), Grey (US). Closed toed shoes (no crocs)
Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.
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Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards...
· Daisy Award for Nurses
· BEE Award of techs
· High Fives for employees
Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: This is a newly build unit with brand new equipment & technology especially designated for the observation unit. If you like fast pace, energetic, & friendly environment, then the Observation Unit is for you! •
Last updated on Nov 8, 2023