RN - Medsurg

Unit Notes
• Nurse to patient ratios are 1:5 during the 7 a.m. shift and 1:6 during the 7 p.m. shift.
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are utilized during the 7 a.m. shift.


Certifications and Skills Required
• Nurses on this unit are required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Experience in medical/surgical nursing is essential.
• Registered Nurses (RNs) are required to titrate drips, including amiodarone (Amio), heparin (Hep), insulin, and Cardizem

Patient Types and Common Diagnoses
• The unit primarily cares for patients with colorectal conditions including colorectal cancer and ileus, as well as those recovering from associated surgical interventions.
• Other common diagnoses include infections such as osteomyelitis, sepsis, and pneumonia

Equipment and Monitoring
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes High Flow and BiPAP devices used for less than 24 hours.
• RNs are expected to troubleshoot these devices but no further detailed responsibilities are specified.
• The unit uses Client tele monitors with virtual monitoring only; there are no telemetry/monitor technicians on site. Nurses are responsible for reading their own EKG strips each shift

Scheduling and Work Requirements
• The unit allows both self-scheduling and block scheduling for shifts.
• Weekend work is required every other weekend or less frequently.
• Holiday work is assigned on a rotating basis.
• There is an on-call requirement, but this is used as a last resort specifically for travelers.
• Floating to other units is required

Orientation and Dress Code
• New staff undergo a unit/department-specific orientation lasting 3 shifts.
• The dress code requires navy blue scrubs; it is not specified if scrubs are provided

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