RN (Registered Nurse)

OSF ITEMS OF NOTE: - Local Rate: Applies to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles (-# to regular and OT bill rates) - OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty or need to pay for the shift - Non-billable Orientation Hours: 12 hours, guaranteed hours will not apply during orientation REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION: - Last four (4) digits of clinician's SSN - Clinician's middle initial - Requested time off - Active IL license or confirmation that application process has been initiated - Your candidate understands OSF is a Drug-Free Campus and they must produce a negative drug screen for all panels Unit MedSurg - # of Beds: 10 - Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:05 - Required certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?): BLS, ACLS preferred- not required - Common diagnoses/Types of patients Respiratory failure, post surgical, wound care, IV antibiotics, post CVA, post trauma, cardiac patients - Experience or 'Must have' skills: PEG tube care/feedings, CVC/PICC/Midline usage and care, tracheostomy patients - Are RNs required to titrate drips?: yes - Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin - Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? House Supervisor available 24/7 - Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes, 1:10 - RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: Yes to all. RT manages all respiratory equipment. - Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Yes. Housewide tele packs. Tele is monitored by the Monitor Tech stationed in the ICU. - Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): 12 hr shifts, 7-730 - Weekend Requirement: Every other and to fill holes. - Holiday Requirement: Holiday rotation and to fill holes. - Is there Call or a Standby requirement?: Not at this time but subject to change. - Requirements: Qualified MS nurses may float to ICU, MS nurses will float to Acute Rehab from time to time. - Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided?: Scrubs only. Only OSF approved t-shirts are approved. Any color. - How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: Classroom orientation per OSF policy and 2 shifts on the unit with a preceptor.