RN - Medsurg

Unit Notes

Unit Questions: Tele
# Beds: 29 Bed Unit, all private rooms
Nurse:Patient Ratios: 4-5 : 1
Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, EKG
Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Renal, GI, Sepsis, Mental Health
Experience or 'Must have' skills: EKG competency, cardiac montoring experience, groin management
Are RN's required to titrate drips: Manage drips, no titration, drips include Heparin, Lasix, Amiodarone, Cardizem
Common titratable &/or set rate drips: see above
Are there Nurse Aides on this unit/Ratios: Nurses aides on DAY shift only. Nights is primary patient care in 4:1 assignment
RT/Equipment (i.e., Cpap, Bipap, High Flow, vents, etc.): RT is available to assist 24/7. MST only takes up to 6L, no Highflow or Bipap on unit. CPAP for Non obstructive sleep apnea only. RNs administer all breathing treatments.
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): Shifts 0700-1930, 1900-0730, self scheduling is utilized and staff are placed in a block for all holidays. Schedules are posted 4 weeks prior to start of next four week schedule block. We do not have 'set' schedules, it's a first come first served self scheduling basis and requested shifts may be moved to ensure adequate staffing.
Weekend Requirements: 3 weekend shifts per schedule period, day shift weekend is Sat/Sun, night shift weekend in Fri/Sat, requirement applies to all staff/travelers
Holiday Requirements: Yes, they will be placed in a block of holiday rotations, required to work 2 major Winter holidays and 1 major Summer, requirement applies to all staff/travelers

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