Job Description:
Any traveler not currently in possession of an active State of HI license must apply upon acceptance of offer. Candidate must have Hawaii License by start of assignment.
This is a 34-bed combined post-surgical(adults) and pediatric unit.
General Job duties. Types of procedures required.
Standard RPN III duties/skills. Knowledgeable in surgical pre/postoperative care; some Pediatric nursing.
Equipment utilized in the unit/dept.
Vital signs machines; IV & PCA pumps; WOWS/EMR charting; Pyxis. Also need to know how to use orthopedic devices like CPM, SCDs, as well as other surgical equipment like NGT/CT suction equipment, foley, diabetic machines, etc.
Required skills and minimum years of experience.
Standard RPN III skills (at least 1-2 yrs. experience) in order to be proficient in duties and role as a registered nurse; strong work experience in pre/postoperative nursing i.e., abdominal surgeries, like lap chole/Appy, resections, and mastectomies, thyroidectomies, chest tubes, different drainages, etc. Also, orthopedic nursing, like hip/shoulder arthroplasties, etc. If possible, traveler who has experience in pediatric nursing.
Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required.
REQUIRED: BLS. ACLS.
PALS and PEARS strongly suggested.
Shift or schedule requirements.
Surg/Peds is an 8 to 12 hr shift unit. Our grid for a full unit is 3 RNs. No 'on call' requirement. Must be able to work Shifts/Weekends. Days/Eves shifts (M-F) have a NM/CC. Other shifts, like Nights/Weekends have an assigned charge nurse.
Floating to other units/departments.
Surg/Peds RNs are expected to float, if needed. Some units are: Medical, ER, pull nurse.
Bed size/number of rooms for this unit/dept.
Max 34 bed unit.
Nurse to patient ratio of this unit.
1 RN to 6 patients.
Dress Code:
Regular nursing uniforms. Clean/Neat with covered shoes. Staff is assigned an 'egg' monitor as well as name badge, which is considered dress code. No excessive jewelry; No perfume/strong cologne. Fingernails should be short.
RN Travelers' orientation covers HR, EMR education with Pyxis, as well as other nursing education. RN Travelers also orient on Surg/Peds Unit & other units, which the RN may float to.
Position Urgency:
Normal
State License Details:
Upon Acceptance
Minimum Years of Experience:
2
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
No Guarantee
Additional Information And Terms:
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID - no exceptions