RN (Registered Nurse)

Unit Notes
# Beds 12
Ratios 5-6/1
Required Certifications ACLS, BLS
Common diagnosis / Types of patients Ortho
Experience or 'Must have' skills great communication and time management,
Are RN's required to titrate drips: no
Common titratable &/or set rate drips: n/a
Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Do RN's read strips? tele monitor techs monitor patients but RNs have to be able to read strips
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Charge Nurse and House Supervisors and Nurse Educators available
Are there Nurse Aides on this unit/Ratios PCTs are present 12/1
RT/Equipment (ie Cpap, Bipap, High Flow) Cpap, Bipap, and high flow patients
Shifts & Scheduling 12 hour shifts scheduling is by manager, cannot guarantee block scheduling
Weekend Requirement every other weekend required
Holiday Requirement holidays are required
Call or Standby Requirement no
Floating Requirements must be willing and able to float to all med/tele units.
Scrub Color/Dress Code Navy blue
Unit/Department Specific Orientation 2 shadow/orientation shifts prior to being on their own