RN - Pediatric

Unit Notes

Department: Pediatric Acute | RN

- # Beds: We share our unit with Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. We occupy 22 beds on the unit and Peds Hem/Onc occupies 10
beds. We have the ability to expand/swing into each units beds depending on census.
- Nurse: Patient Ratios: 4 patients
- Required Certifications: BLS, PALS.
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Medical/surgical patients. Ex- hyperbili, neuro, diabetes, failure to thrive, Cystic fibrosis,
COVID, ortho.
- Is there a Charge Nurse &/or House Supervisor on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Charge RN 24/7,
Pediatric crisis RN 24/7, administrative supervisor support 24/7.
- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: PCTs- ration 1:8-10.
- Pediatrician in house 24/7?: Hospitalist is in house until approx. midnight. 24/7 resident coverage.
- RT Equipment: Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: Heated high flow, Bipap both with specific
parameters in place.
- Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: We do
care for monitored patients. There is a Pediatric monitor tech who watches the patients and will contact caregivers with concerns.
The monitor tech is watching monitors on the Peds ICU unit.
- Shifts & Scheduling: RNs work 12 Hr. shifts 0700-1930 or 1900-0730.
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend. Dayshift weekend is Sat/Sun. Nightshift weekend is Fri/Sat.
- Holiday Requirement: Holidays are required unless discussed and approved during interview phase.
- Is there Call or a Standby requirement?: Not mandatory at this time.
of a baby assignment. No ICUs unless experienced, no chemo patients.
- Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided?: Any color or pattern scrub top can be worn as long as they are pediatric appropriate.
Scrub tops must not be revealing. Can wear a solid color long sleeve underneath scrub top or a scrub jacket if cold. Scrub pants
must be a solid color and must not be revealing.


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