RN (Registered Nurse)

Unit Notes
OSF ITEMS OF NOTE:
- Local Rate: Applies to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles (-*** to regular and OT bill rates)
- OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty or need to pay for the shift
- Non-billable Orientation Hours: 12 hours, guaranteed hours will not apply during orientation


REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION:
- Last four (4) digits of clinician's SSN
- Clinician's middle initial
- Requested time off
- Active IL license or confirmation that application process has been initiated
- Your candidate understands OSF is a Drug-Free Campus and they must produce a negative drug screen for all panels

Unit MedSurg
- # of Beds: 10
- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:05
- Required certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?): BLS, ACLS preferred- not required
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients Respiratory failure, post surgical, wound care, IV antibiotics, post CVA, post trauma, cardiac patients
- Experience or 'Must have' skills: PEG tube care/feedings, CVC/PICC/Midline usage and care, tracheostomy patients
- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: yes
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? House Supervisor available 24/7
- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes, 1:10
- RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: Yes to all. RT manages all respiratory equipment.
- Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Yes. Housewide tele packs. Tele is monitored by the Monitor Tech stationed in the ICU.
- Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): 12 hr shifts, 7-730
- Weekend Requirement: Every other and to fill holes.
- Holiday Requirement: Holiday rotation and to fill holes.
- Is there Call or a Standby requirement?: Not at this time but subject to change.
- Requirements: Qualified MS nurses may float to ICU, MS nurses will float to Acute Rehab from time to time.
- Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided?: Scrubs only. Only OSF approved t-shirts are approved. Any color.
- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: Classroom orientation per OSF policy and 2 shifts on the unit with a preceptor.

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