RN (Registered Nurse)

Cardiac Unit RN OpportunityHospital SAN Unit/Department 4W CardiacWhat units are included in the float pool:MS & Tele Nurse: Patient Ratios 1:4 day shift; 1:5 night shiftRequired Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?): BLS, ACLSCommon diagnoses/Types of patients: Congestive heart failure (CHF), hypertension, chest pain work-ups, COPD exacerbations, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute renal failureExperience or 'Must have' skills: cardiac drips; post cath labAre RNs required to titrate drips? YesCommon titratable &/or set rate drips: analgesics for pain, anticoagulants for blood clots, and antihypertensives for blood pressure controlCharge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? YesAre there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: yes; approx 10-12:a RTEquipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc): CPAP, HFNC, NRBIs there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips? Yes; tele techs monitor 24/7; RN co-signs stripsShifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): Self scheduling and BlockWeekend Requirements: Yes - Full and part-time employees are expected to self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule, aligning with department needs, unit staffing plans, and ensuring equitable distribution among all staffHoliday Requirements: YesIs there a call or standby requirement? Determined by NMHow are units assigned? i.e. via text message, daily sheet assignments, set schedule? Set schedule and communicated via established process from NMScrub Color/Dress Code: caribbean blue scrubs for RN's at SAN UnitUnit/Department specific orientation Date & location assigned during week of orientation