Job Description & Requirements
Progressive Care Nurse
Exclusive AMN order in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. This state of the art Hospital is recognized for its patient focus, and combines technology, expertise and compassion, bringing industry-leading quality and service to more than 300,000 members in the greater San Fernando Valley.
Located in the heart of the Valley this is a film buffs heaven. Near to many major studios, on any given day you may find yourself passing by the filming of some of TV's most well-known shows! Of course you are also just minutes from the sunny SoCal beaches. With the Angeles National Forest Mountain Range providing the perfect backdrop, you can definitely see why this is one of top vacation destination spots around!
As a top provider of care to their community, this ER unit prides itself on optimal patient outcomes with compassionate care! A top provider of care to their community, this MS/Tele unit prides itself on optimal patient outcomes with compassionate care.
UNIT DESCRIPTION:
32 beds on this unit, with 24 average daily census.
Age groups of patients are Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics.
Unit patient population are all MS type patients who require continuous cardiac monitoring.
This unit does use CNA's and Ward Clerks. Nurse/Patient Ratio on this unit: Day: 1:4, PM: 1:4, Nocs: 1-4.
Special medications/drips administered on this unit: Insulin; "renal dose" Dopamine.
Special procedures done on this unit: Cardioversion.
Special equipment used on the unit: Cardiac monitor; Oximeters.
Specific expectations for travel nurses is the ability to function as an experienced Telemetry level RN with minimal direction