Observation Unit/MS/TELE/ONC - 12N

Certs Required: BCLS
Certs Preferred: ACLS, OCN
Skills Required: Telemetry, MS/TELE, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Starting IVs, PICC line management,
2 years Minimum Experience Required, Accepts 1st time travelers.
Scrubs not provided, Color: Navy Blue/White
Floating Requirements: May occasionally float to the James ED to assist with inpatient Med/Surg tele patients awaiting transfer to their acute care unit. Orientation to the area will be provided

Patient Diagnoses
" Dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities
" Nausea and Vomiting
" Chemotherapy/Radiation symptom management
" Acute Kidney Injury
" Palliative/Pain Control
" Urinary Tract Infection
" Syncope
" Post-Procedure (IR, GI, Pulm) requiring overnight stay
" Transition to Hospice
" PEG tube/Line placement
" Fever of Unknown Origin

Special Procedures/Unit Details
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