RN - Medsurg

Unit Notes


Department: Med Surg / Ortho
Certifications Required: BLS*
****will not approve blocked scheduling unless it's weekends only, I can ask. They also will not take duos that want same schedule or share car.
- # of Beds: 22- average daily census of 6
- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Total knee replacements, total hip replacements, ankle replacements, total shoulders, spines- back and neck
- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: No
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Pain medications, antibiotics, blood
- 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, 1:13
- Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Tele boxes. Tele techs will read and interpret.
- Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): 0630-1830, 1830-0630 // self scheduling with cyclic rotation
- Weekend Requirement: Every other
- Holiday Requirement: Rotate in with perm staff
- Floating Requirements: MedSurg, rehab, or PCU taking MedSurg acuity
- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 1 day