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Unit Information: Orthopedics
Location: Live Oak
Address:12412 Judson Rd Live Oak, TX 78233
Floor: Ortho/Neuro/Onc 5th floor
Building: Methodist Northeast
General Information
Tell us about the unit(s):
• Number of Beds - 30
• Number of Staff - 59 (total head count)
• Type of staff:
o Day Shift - 1 Charge, 3-4 techs, restorative tech, 5-6 nurses
o Night Shift - 1 Charge, 3-4 techs, 5-6 nurses
• Patient Ratios - 5/6
• Type of equipment - Transfer Sliding boards, Hoyer, C-collars, Post-op shoes, JP drains
• EMR - Meditech, Airstrip
Typical hiring profile
Skill Set Most recruited for:
Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
• NIH certificate of completion/Neuro assessments
• BLS, Chest tube management
Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first.
• Chemo med certification
• CLS, EKG interpretation
List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
• Wound care/vac, post-op total knees/hips, Central line/Foley and drain management
• Chemo administration only for certified chemo nurses (must provide proof)
Best personality Fit:
• Compassion, positive, accountable, integrity, takes initiative, team player, flexible, solution driven
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
• NIH, BLS
Floating Area(s):
• May float to Med-surg, rehab, Tele
Dress Code:
• Scrub Color/Attire - Professional navy blue top and bottom
Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.
• Unit Standards of Care attached, must be read and signed prior to starting contract
Weekends and On call(if any)
• 4 weekend 12-hr shift requirements per schedule (days: Saturday/Sunday nights: Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Weekend call ins must be made up. Must communicate with unit leaders weekend commitments