Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Nashville, TN
Tact Staff
3x12 hrs

MUST HAVE CPI PRIOR TO SUBMISSION Hospital:   TriStar Centennial Medical Center Location: Nashville, TN Address: 2401 Parman Place, Nashville, TN Unit Name: Memory Care Program (2 nd floor) Building: Parthenon Pavilion Cost Center: 612 General Information Unit Specifics: ·          Number of Beds: 24 total (MCP2A= 12/ MCP2B = 12) ·          Patient Ratios: 6/7:1 patient to RN ratio ·          Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability): MCP has a unit secretary available Monday through Friday 0. Parthenon Pavilion has a Director, Manager, Clinical Nurse Leader, Clinical Nurse Coordinators, Charge Nurse, Floor Nurse, mental health counselors and mental health technicians. We have active PT/OT/ST programs. We are attached to the medical hospital which allows us to have 24/7 access to pharmacy, rapid response, and other resources. We also have a Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) to help deescalate patients. Parthenon Pavilion has a medical team that rounds daily on the units. Starting in July, we will utilize psychiatry residents in addition to the primary psychologists and physician teams. ·          Type of equipment: Alaris, tube feeding pumps, lift equipment, wheelchair scale, chair alarms ·          Documentation system: MediTech ·          Scheduling requirements: Every other weekend ·          Floating policy: Rotational with all staff within Parthenon Pavilion ·          Patient Experience requirements: preferably 2+ years of psychiatric nursing experience. Hospital Specifics- ·          Certifications: RN, BLS and CPI Hiring profile Requested Skill Set: Foley Catheter Care Central line care experience   Must have : Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills Friendly, outgoing, and willing to learn High energy and positive approach to care   Advanced skills needed: IV therapy initiation   Procedures performed on unit:   Since Parthenon Pavilion is attached to the medical center, most procedures are performed in the appropriate care areas or the patient may be temporarily transferred to the ED.   Certifications Required: RN license (Tennessee or compact), BLS. CPI preferred   Dress Code : (Required uniform) ·            Black nursing scrubs Unit Guidelines/Policies : Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.   Admission Shift Assessment Quick Start Vital Signs Vital Signs, Height, Weight Admission/Shift Assessment 1 st point of contact BH: RN Reassessment BH: Health History Assessment Routine Daily Care BH: Initial Nursing Assessment Safety/Risk/Regulatory Admission/Shift Assessment Teach/Educate Pain BH: Recovery Plan Safety/Risk/Regulatory Intake & Output BH: Recovery Plan Shift Note Admission Note GEMS classification GEMS classification HATO Note Broset BH: Sleep Note Medication Reconciliation       Awards/Recognition:   Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards..   ·          Daisy awards (patient and staff driven), numerous nominations, TriStar Treasures ·            Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment:   Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc. ·          The Memory Care Program (MCP) at Parthenon Pavilion has earned The Joint Commission (TJC) certification in dementia. Our team is dedicated to maximize the patient’s level of functioning and enhance the safety and comfort of patients and families living with dementia. The GEMS ® Model, developed by Teepa Snow, is the cornerstone of patient care. The staff on MCP are warm, inviting, and some of the friendliest people you will ever encounter. Working with dementia patients provides staff an opportunity to connect and develop a professional and personable relationship with each patient.