RN (Registered Nurse)

PCU Registered Nurse

Unit Notes Department: PCU Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity. Fingernail policy: Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care- refusal to remove nails will lead to termination of contract RN's - Pass/Fail exam on Friday during orientation. OPEN BOOK exam on skills learned - they are given all necessary resources to pass. Must receive a 90% to pass or they will be terminated Driver's license required at submittal and will be used to determine if candidate is outside 50 miles Beds: 35 Ratios: 1:4-5 Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Adults and geriatrics, Cardiac, nephrology, stokes, DM, continuous EEG monitoring Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Cardizem, betablockers, seizure medications Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Charge Nurse Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties? 1:10 or 2:20 Shifts & Scheduling: 0630-1900, 1830-0700 Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend Holiday Requirements: Every third Is there call or a standby requirement? No Floating Requirements: Medical floors, ICU, or rehab How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation? First week is onboarding and then 1-2 days of orientation on the floor Additional Notes: This is a fast paced floor, Attributes that will help a nurse be successful on this unit are a positive attitude, helping others, good communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to problem solve Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidate may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity. RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions Entered on: 11/20/2023