Hospital: Summerville Medical Center Location: Summerville, SC Address: 295 Midland Parkway, Summerville, SC 29485 Unit: Pediatrics Building: General Information Unit Specifics: - Number of Beds : 6 - Patient Ratios : Dependent on acuity; 1:1, 1:3 - Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) : 2 RNs minimum - Type of equipment : Central monitoring, Alaris pumps - Documentation system: Meditech - Scheduling requirements: 12 hr nightshifts x3, rotating weekends - Floating policy: Lev 2 nursery or Well nursery for baby assignment (Census has been full for several months) - Patient Experience requirements: Focus now is teamwork; Bedside shift report an expectation Hiring profile Requested Skill Set: PICU including experience with ventilators Must have: Provide age-appropriate care to children admitted in pediatrics Advanced skills needed: - Obtain patients histories and ensure that they are filed properly - Consult with doctors and members of healthcare teams to comprehend patients medical issues and evaluate and implement care plans - Monitor patients vitals such as blood pressure, heart rate*** and breathing and initiative corrective action on an immediate basis - Follow cardiac and respiratory monitor readings such as EKG and O2 stats and communicate observations to doctors on duty - Track urine output and insert catheters and start IVs - Administer infusions and monitor special equipment such as ventilators to assess patients conditions Procedures performed on unit: - IV placement - Assist with lumbar punctures - Assist with bedside sedation for I&Ds - Assisting with intubation and central line placements Certifications Required: -BLS, PALS Dress Code: (Required uniform) - Caribbean blue scrubs Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines. Awards/Recognition: - Teamwork Challenge Winners x 11 months within the Division Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: - We work very closely with our physicians. We have multidisciplinary rounds daily that includes the patient (if old enough to participate), parents or guardians of the patient, primary nurse, pediatric intensivist, pharmacy, case management and dietician to ensure we deliver optimal care to each patient. This also ensures a solid plan for discharge.

Hospital: Summerville Medical Center SC Years Experience: 1 Position Type: Travel Specialty: RN - PICU Start Time: 7:00 AM End Time: 7:00 PM Regular Pay: $80.00 Submittal Limit: - Remaining Submittals: - General Comments: =============== Summerville Medical Center is a reputable HCA-affiliated facility located in Summerville, South Carolina. Summerville Medical Center is a 124-bed, acute care hospital that contains a 24-hour emergency room and provides comprehensive medical services. The outstanding facility is widely known for it's cardiac services, pediatrics, "home-like" birthing suites and women's services. In addition, the facility offers incredible surgical services, such as orthopedic, robotic, reflux, and weight-loss surgeries. Likewise, the facility has gained multiple accreditations that assist in enhancing the facility's credibility in delivering quality healthcare to the patients that the facility serves. Summerville Medical Center is located amidst the beautiful Lowcountry in South Carolina, just a short drive from Charleston and Old Fort Dorchester State Historical Park. Summerville, known as "The Flower Town in the Pines", contains gorgeous spring blossoms, incredible gardens, and an array of parks. The town is recognized for its historic past and continues to provide tourists with the opportunity to enjoy incredible food while experiencing true Southern charm. If you are looking for a friendly southern town that is rich in southern hospitality or a town that contains many outdoor activities, look no further than Summerville, South Carolina!