RN - MedSurg/Tele
About Facility:
- 601 N. Elm Street, High Point, NC 27262
- 351 licensed beds
- No Trauma Designation
- Teaching Hospital
- Chest Pain Center
- Stroke Center
Unit Information:
- Beds: 36
- Average census: ADC = 33 currently
- Experience: 1+ year
- Prior travel experience required
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
- General Med/Surg - CHF, COPD, kidney/liver/GI/respiratory issues, infections, wounds, CIWA, patients requiring CBI, etc.
- Floor LOC post-operative patients - Bariatric, hips; trauma surgical, bucks traction
Patient Ratios:
- RN: 1:6
- LPN (if applicable): 1:6
- CNA: 1:9-12
Required Licensure & Certifications:
Skills required:
- General care of the medical/surgical patient - IV start/maintenance, foley start/maintenance, NG tube start/maintenance, chest tubes, wound care/dressing changes, wound vacs/drains, heparin drips CBI
Support within the Department:
- CNA duties: Duties as assigned, within the scope of the CNA; General ADLs, vital signs, ambulation/mobility, assistance with feeding, blood sugars and other duties as assigned within the scope of the CNA.
- Unit secretary/HUC: 7am-7:30pm, yes- 7pm-0730am, no.
- Charge nurse: Yes
- Phlebotomy: Yes
- IV/VAT team: No
- Resource nurse: No
- RT 24/7: Yes
- Hospitalist 24/7: Yes
- Intensivist 24/7: Yes
- Telemetry monitor tech: Yes
Technology/Equipment:
- EMR: Encompass/EPIC
- IV Pump: Baxter currently - moving to Alaris in 2026
- Med dispensing: Omnicell
- Monitors: Philips MX-40s
- Unit specific equipment: Routine lifting equipment, VS equipment, CBG machines, wound vacs PRN, Baxter IV pumps. Specialty beds PRN.
Floating:
- Sister units of 7N and 7S - All med-surg with same ratio/expectations.
Orientation (facility and unit):
- NEO: Yes- facility
- 2 days departmental: yes, unit.
Other notes:
- Scrub Color: Royal Blue
- Free parking: Yes
- Unit Culture: Good; strong leadership and work ethic of the team.
Active state license in good standing; minimum 1 year of recent experience in the specialty; BLS required for clinical roles; references upon request