Rapides Regional Medical Center, through the efforts of its associate employees and physicians, will provide high quality, efficient and compassionate health care services for our patients and communi...
Rapides Regional Medical Center, through the efforts of its associate employees and physicians, will provide high quality, efficient and compassionate health care services for our patients and community. Rapides Regional Medical Center shall assume a leading role for the coordination of health care delivery in Central Louisiana. The organization will focus on the development of an integrated, cost efficient, quality driven health care delivery system.
Founded in 1903 at the corner of Second and Lee streets in Alexandria, Louisiana, Rapides Regional Medical Center represents a proud heritage of compassionate healthcare services coupled with the most advanced technology of the day. With a continued emphasis on progressive care, Rapides Regional Medical Center has grown to meet the continually changing needs of our patients and the rapidly advancing technology of modern healthcare. Located in downtown Alexandria and easily accessible from Interstate 49, the hospital is licensed for 328 beds and fully accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital participates in the Medicare, Medicaid and Champus programs as well as a number of commercial insurance and managed care programs.
Total Number of Beds: 328
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Hospital: Rapides Regional Medical Center Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Address: 211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301 Unit Name: 4 South Building: South Tower, 4th floor
General Information Unit Specifics: • Number of Beds: 36 • Patient Ratios: 1:6 • Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability): 4 South has 2 stations and uses 2 unit secretaries 0600-2200 daily. We utilize patient care techs at all times, the amount and ratio fluctuates depending on census. • Type of equipment: Telemetry for each room with monitors in the stations, Dynamaps for vital signs, glucometers, iMobile phones, bladder scanner • Documentation system: Meditech • Scheduling requirements: 12 hour shifts (7-7), every other weekend, holidays required as well. • Floating policy: All nurses float to other units as needed. • Patient Experience requirements: Hourly rounding, bedside shift report, My Care Boards, AIDE
Hospital Specifics • Pathways to Excellence Certified • Certified Stroke Center • Certified Chest Pain Center • Level II Trauma Center
Hiring profile Requested Skill Set: • Strong nursing background and knowledge • Thorough assessment skills • Attention to details and condition changes.
Must have: • Positive attitude • Flexibility • Dependability • Teamwork • Self-motivation • Good communication and people skills • Desire for excellence • Accountability • Ability to multitask • Ability to deal with stressful situations.
Procedures performed on unit: • PICC line removal • Vas cath/temp cath removal
Certifications Required: • BLS • ACLS
Dress Code: (Required uniform) Ceil Blue Scrubs Hospital hygiene/dress code policy must be followed
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Awards/Recognition: HCA Unit of Distinction winner • High Employee Engagement Scores • Quality and Core Measures highly maintained • Many nurses are nationally certified, including unit manager
Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: • Highly experienced staff with extensive experience • iMobile technology • Dynamaps that upload to Meditech • Advanced call light system • Self scheduling within guidelines