RN (Registered Nurse)

Unit Notes
* * 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 * *

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.
**Driver's license required at submittal and will be used to determine if candidate is outside 50 miles.**
**Fingernail policy: Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care- refusal to remove nails will lead to termination of contract
**CHEMO CERT PREFERRED, NOT REQ

Unit Information
• Unit Type: PCU Oncology (5 North)
• Primary Patient Population: Adult Oncology PCU and Trauma PCU patients
• Number of Beds: 18
Experience Requirements
• Minimum 1 year of experience required yes
• First-time travelers are accepted?? yes
• Is both Oncology and PCU experience required, or is strong PCU experience without Oncology experience acceptable? oncology preferred
• Charge nurse experience required? If so, is 1 year minimum correct? not required
Certifications
• BLS - Required
• ACLS - Required
• ONS/ONCC - Required or Preferred? (current preferred, not required)
Ratios
• Days: 1:4-1:5
• Nights: 1:4-1:5
Shifts
• 12-hour shifts
• 0630a-7:00p
• 0630p-7:00a
• Every other weekend
• Self-scheduling - but will balance to the needs of the unit
Floating
• Travelers float to other Med/Surg and PCU units? yes
• Float assignments remain at the same level of care? yes
Orientation
• Two days of unit orientation? yes
Drips & Skills
Can you confirm:
• RNs occasionally titrate Insulin and Cardizem drips? yes
• Common drips/medications include:
o Chemotherapy
o Heparin
o Cardizem
o Protonix
• Any additional titratable drips travelers should be comfortable managing?
Respiratory Equipment
Could you let me know what respiratory equipment travelers commonly encounter on this unit (high-flow, BiPAP, ventilators, etc.)? high flow
Equipment
• EMR: Epic
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Lyko lifts available in even-numbered rooms with additional lift equipment available
Support Staff
• Nursing Assistants
• Charge Nurse
• PT/OT
• RN Case Manager
• Social Worker
• Educator
• Dietitian

Patient Experience
• Hourly rounding and bedside shift report is a key patient experience focus.
Team Culture
One of my favorite notes was:
"We look for nurses who genuinely care for patients, come to work with a positive attitude, and embrace teamwork. We care for a very diverse patient population and treat every patient with respect. We care for oncology patients from diagnosis through remission-or provide compassionate end-

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