Chef T u n i s i a n

• The Staff RN is responsible for implementing, directing, communicating and documenting the nursing process and provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and associates.
  
• The nurse practices in accordance with current established standards of care, the Nurse Practice Act, the Community Healthcare System policies and procedures, and supports the mission and philosophy of CHS.
  
• Scope of Care: The IMCU West unit is a 32 bed multidisciplinary 24 hour unit located on the third floor of the Park view Tower in the hospital.
  
• Patients over the age of twelve years may be admitted to this unit, but the average age is 67 years.
  
• The highest volume of patients has a medical diagnosis, but surgical patients are also admitted.
  
• The most frequent diagnoses of include: angina, R/O or Post MI, cardiac dysrhythmia, CAD, COPD, CHF, pre-post PTCA, post stent, general surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring/observation post-op, diabetes, CVA, and peripheral vascular diseases.
  
• Bed Size: 150-500
  
  Additional Information:
  
• Our work week begins on Saturday at 11p ends on Saturday 3-11 (including 3-11 shift) On some units an EKG test and Med Test will be required.
  
• EKG Challenge and Adult medication exam,traveller will allow 2 hours to complete we are told it is quite difficult.
  
• Traveler needs to be prepared to analyse rhythm strips,how to treat them and identify all other cardiac rhythms,some common and others not so common.
  
• Holidays Recognized and Paid at OT Rate: New Years Day 12/31 (11p-7:30a), 1/1 (7a-3:30p), 1/1 (3p-11:30p) Memorial Day - Sunday (11p-7:30a), Monday (7a-3:30p), Monday (3p-11:30p) Independence Day 7/3 (11p-7:30a), 7/4 (7a-3:30p), 7/4 (3p-11:30p) Labor Day - Sunday (11p-7:30a), Monday (7a-3:30p), Monday (3p-11:30p) Thanksgiving Wednesday (11p-7:30a), Thursday (7a-3:30p), Thursday (3p-11:30p) Christmas 12/24 (11p-7:30a), 12/25 (7a-3:30p), 12/25 (3p-11:30p)
  

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  
• Current professional licensure by the State of Indiana Health Professions Bureau.
  
• BSN desirable. Successful completion of The Community Healthcare Systems Personnel and Nursing Orientation Programs. Obtains and maintains current certification in ACLS, CPR AND NIHHS STROKE CERTIFICATION.
  
• NO BLOCK SCHEDULING AND LIMIT OF 5 TOTAL DAYS OF RTO WITH EACH 13 WEEK CONTRACT.
  
• SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF TESTING ON DAY ONE TO FACILITY IN MEDICATION EXAM,EKG CHALLENGE AND NOVASTAT GLUCOMETER,STUDY GUIDES WILL BE PROVIDED BY AGENCY.
  
• IF TESTING NOT PASSED ON DAY TWO AFTER A ONETIME REMEDIATION OFFER WILL BE RESCINED.
  
• State License Details: Must Be Currently Active
  
• EMR Used: EPIC
  
• Minimum Years of Experience: Less than 1 year