JOB DESCRIPTION–MS Float Pool
SimpliFi Interview
About Facility:
492 Beds
2105 E. South Blvd., Montgomery, AL 36116
Level II Trauma Center
Level III NICU
Primary Stroke Center
First-time traveler: Yes, 1 yr- 1.5 yrs experience in MS if they sign a 20-26 wk contract
They will get an ADDITIONAL 2-3 shifts of UNIT orientation for a total of 4/5 shifts. We’ll begin with 4 and add an additional if necessary.
Will also accept: 18 months+ of experience (LTAC/Rehab okay) with at least 6 months of MedSurg (prefers MS to be recent)
Staff has to be gone for 3 months before returning as a traveler. From last shift worked to start date
Will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation.
6 North Trauma Surgical
Beds: 23
Patient Types: General Surgery, Cholecystectomy, Ostomy, Splenectomy, Vascular surgeries
Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
Skills required: At least 1 year of trauma experience. Wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV skills, medication administration/documentation and escalations
5 South Neuroscience
Beds: 33
Patient Types: CVA, TBI, Seizure, AMS, Spinal Fusion, Craniotomy, Degenerative Diseases, post trauma, angiogram, post ICU
Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
Skills required: IV start, blood draws from central lines, trach care, PEG, NGT, Colostomy/Ostomy, Wound Care, Chest tube, Surgical Site Care, C-Collar, Abdominal Binders, Restraints
5 North MedSurg/Oncology
Beds: 39 (very busy unit)
Patient Types: All patient types except stroke and MI, palliative care, ETOH withdrawal, behavioral patients. MS/Oncology patients
1:6 for RN and LPNs
Skills required: Trach care, chest tubes, PEG tubes, wound care, drains, foleys, behavioral issues, codes, IV starts; Chemo administration, if certified
Tele monitoring on hallway monitors and by tele techs on ground floor
4 South Clinical Decision Unit
Beds: 18
Patient Types: General patient population hospitalized for various causes, such as illness, surgery, testing, or observation
COPD, CHF, Diabetes, MRSA, VRE, C-Diff, COVID, Pneumonia, Renal Failure, Sepsis, UTI, End of Life Comfort
Patient Ratios: 1:6
Skills required: Assessment, prioritization, communication and documentation skills.
Tracheotomy care, Suctioning, O2 Therapy, ostomy care, Foley care, External catheter care, PEG/NGT care and use, wound care, chest tube, central line care, pressure ulcer management/preventive measures, falls prevention management, restraints.
3 South Orthopedics
Beds: 20
Patient Types: Orthopedic and spine: Joint replacements, fractures, fusions, laminectomies, etc.
Patient Ratios: 1:5; 1:6 if medsurg
Skills required: PCA pumps, wound care (negative pressure dressing), dressing changes, foley, drains (hemovacs/JP drains)
3 North MS/Ortho/Urology
Beds: 23
Patient Types: Urology, ENT, ortho, MedSurg
Patient Ratios: Team Nursing 1:8 (1 RN: 1 LPN: 8 patients); 1:6
Skills Required: Trach, wound care, wound vacs, IV starts, CVL dressing changes, follow nurse-driven foley protocol. No required to read/measure tele strips.
Required Certifications:
BLS, NIHSS
Support on the Unit:
CNA (Ratio): 6:1
Receptionist/HUC? Yes
Charge nurse? Yes, rarely takes assignment.
Phlebotomy? Yes
IV/VAT Team? Yes
Hospitalist? Yes
Telemetry monitoring tech? Are RNs required to read/measure tele strips? Yes, telemetry is monitored by Telemetry Techs, RNs are required to interpret and confirm q4 hours strip reading
Technology/Equipment:
EMR: Cerner (preferred)
IV pumps: Plum 360
Medication dispensing: Omnicell
Monitors: Spacelabs
Floating: If yes, where?
Any like unit/patient location (MS-MS, MS-ICU task, MS-ER/MS holds; ICU-ICU, ICU-MS task or limit of 3, ICU-ER/ICU holds)
Orientation:
Travelers who are new to the facility or return travelers who have been gone for 1+ years will have 24 hours of classroom time and 24 hours on the unit
Rehires: orientation will depend on last date here
Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: Every other or 4 weekend days per month if on block schedule
On call? If so, what is that schedule? No
Holiday Expectations: This does not mean they will automatically be scheduled for those dates, but we will not contractually guarantee to being off prior to arrival.
Baptist Blackout dates:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 1/15
Valentine’s Day (week): 2/10 – 2/17
Spring Break (week)
Easter Weekend: 3/30 – 3/31
Mother’s Day Weekend
Memorial Day (week): 5/24 – 5/27
Father’s Day Weekend
Labor day weekend: 9/2-9/4
Halloween: 10/30-31
Thanksgiving: 11/22-25
Christmas and New Year’s: 12/23-26 and 12/31-1/1
Approval of time off? “No blackout dates” RTO pending manager approval (Eanh)
Shift times: 7a-7p, 7p-7a
Schedule cycle: 4 week cycle period; no self scheduling
Other notes:
Scrub Color: Any color
Parking: Parking deck only 2nd through 4th levels