Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Summary (List Format):
- Facility:
- 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
- 885 licensed beds
- Level 1 Trauma, Academic Medical Center, Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center
- Unit Details:
- 29-bed medical-surgical telemetry unit
- Minimum 2 years of MST experience required
- First-time travelers considered with strong MST background
- Patient Population:
- General Medicine: Diabetes, GI, Respiratory, Renal, Wounds, Chest tubes, Trachs
- Frequent lab draws
- Patient Ratios:
- RN: 1:5-6
- CNA: 1:9-10
- Required Licensure/Certifications:
- BLS, ACLS
- NIHSS (for Resource Team)
- Required Skills:
- Direct/indirect patient care
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Collaboration in a team environment
- Telemetry strip reading
- Chest tubes, traches, PIV starts, drains/tubes, PCA pumps
- Gtts management (Amiodarone, Fentanyl PCA, Ketamine PCA, Heparin)
- Department Support:
- CNA, Receptionist/HUC, Charge nurse
- Shared phlebotomy responsibilities
- No IV/VAT team
- 24/7: Rapid Response, RT, Hospitalist, Intensivist
- Centralized telemetry monitoring
- Technology/Equipment:
- Epic (EMR), Alaris (IV pumps), Omnicell (med dispensing)
- Floating:
- Required to float to other MedSurg units
- Orientation:
- NEO and 2 days departmental orientation
- Scheduling:
- 12-hour shifts (0630-1900 or 1830-0630)
- Weekend rotation: every other
- No on-call
- Work 75% of holidays
- RTO: manager approval
- 6-week schedule cycle
- Other Notes:
- Scrub color: Royal Blue
- Free employee parking
- Unit culture: patient-centered, highly reliable, strong teamwork
You'll never receive recurrent notifications, aggressive phone calls, or overbearing messages from us. Just support!
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!