Unit Information: A 4 West Adult Med Surg

Location: A 4 West

Address: 509 Biltmore Ave Asheville, NC 28801

Floor: 4th Floor Elevator A

Building: Mission Main Entrance # 4

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s):

• Number of Beds - 34
• Number of Staff – See below
• Type of staff:
  • Day Shift – 1 Charge, 6-7 RNs, 3 CNAs, 1 Huc
  • Night Shift – 1 Charge, 5-7 RNs, 2 CNAs , 1 Huc
• Patient Ratios – Dayshift 1: 4-6
• Type of equipment – Nightshift 1: 5-7
• EMR - Cerner

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set Most recruited for:

Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

• Telemetry rhythm capabilities, critical thinking, time management, able to assess med surg level patients and alert Charge RN / Manager / Rapid Response / Provider when acuity level changes.
• Good communication. On time for work shifts.

Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first.

• ACLS
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List typical procedures performed on unit(s):

• Iv fluids, tube feeds, peg feedings, Iv antibiotics,
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Best personality Fit:

• Team player. Nurses should be willing to help CNAs and other nurses

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• BLS

Floating Area(s):

• Other med surg units, occasionally, in the holding Pod of ED

Dress Code:

• Scrub Color/Attire - Navy Blue

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

• Must follow HCA policies. Unit guidelines: Attend huddles at 0650 AM shift or 1850 PM shift. Must clock out and in for Meal breaks. Must clock in no earlier than 0638 or 1838 depending on shift.

Weekends and On call(if any)

• Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts a pay period.