RN Medsurg

Unit Notes

What units are included in the float pool MS & Tele
Nurse:Patient Ratios 1:4 day shift; 1:5 night shift
Required Certifications (i.e. BLS ACLS) BLS ACLS
Common diagnoses/Types of patients Congestive heart failure (CHF) hypertension and chest pain work-ups COPD exacerbations asthma and pneumonia COPD exacerbations asthma and pneumonia Pancreatitis bowel obstructions gastrointestinal bleeding and acute renal failure.
Experience or Must have skills cardiac drips; post cath lab
Are RNs required to titrate drips Yes
Common titratable &/or set rate drips analgesics for pain anticoagulants for blood clots and antihypertensives for blood pressure control
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Does the charge nurse take an assignment Yes
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios yes; approx 10-12:a
RT Equipment (vents Cpap BiPap etc) CPAP HFNC NRB
Is there tele on this unit Monitor Techs RNs read strips yes; tele techs monitor 24/7; RN co-signs strips
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling Block scheduling) Self sceduling and Block
Weekend Requirements Yes - Full and part-time employees are expected to self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule aligning with department needs unit staffing plans and ensuring equitable distribution among all staff
Holiday Requirements Yes
Is there a call or standby requirement Determined by NM

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