RN - Medsurg

Unit Notes


Department: Med Surg
*Certifications: BLS*


We are implementing a dyad model. This means the nurse will have their own CNA and the support of a virtual nurse.
The nursing ratio for Med/Surg will now be 1:6-7, and the CNA ratio will also be 1:6-7. The virtual nurse will have a ratio of 1:30.

- Beds: 42
- Ratios: 1:6/7
- How often are staff taking a 1:6 ratio?: At least once a week
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Medical, surgical, and orthopedics
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes
- Any titratable drips?: NO, except Heparin
- RT available and what equipment? (has only worked with RT doing all setup): RT is 24 hours on the floor
- Tele on the floor at all, central tele (any monitor techs)?: Yes Tele's on the floor, but we have a centralized Tele station.
- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes- 1:6/7
-Virtual nurse 1:30 ratio
- Shifts & Scheduling: 0630-1900, 1830-0700
- Weekend Requirement: As needed
- Holiday Requirement: As needed
- Is there Call or a Standby requirement?: No
- Floating Requirements: PCU or Burn
- Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided?: Navy blue

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