RN - Medsurg

Unit Notes

Department: Med Surg Neuro
*Certifications: BLS and NIHSS required
MS Neuro patients include any med/surg tele patient including strokes, any stable neurological deficit, post neurosurgery procedures in addition to any other Med Surg overflow
no RT equipment troubleshooting

- # of Beds: 25
- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: MedSurg/Tele- joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbation, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, ortho trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, failure to thrive
- Are RN's required to titrate drips?: Heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes
- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes- 1:10-20
- Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RN's required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Tele techs will interpret, RNs should have some tele awareness
- Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): 0630-1900, 1830-0700 // Travelers will be scheduled. Will approve a limited amount of block scheduling
- Weekend Requirements: At least every other weekend, but additional weekend shifts may be required based on unit needs and census.
- Holiday Requirements: 2-3 Holidays from Thanksgiving to New Years.
- Floating Requirements: Yes to other medical surgical areas or units with MedSurg patients waiting for a MedSurg bed
- Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs Provided?: RNs: Navy Blue
- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 2 days


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