RN (Registered Nurse)

Unit Notes
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Unit Med/Surg

# of beds 19
Ratios: max 1 RN:4-5 pts on days, 1 RN:5 pts on nights
Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
Common diagnoses/Types of patients: CHF, Diabetic complications and diabetic wounds, pneumonia (bacterial and viral), COPD exacerbations, hip fractures, COVID-19. Post-op TURPs, hip and knee replacements, cholecystectomy, appendectomy
Experience or 'Must have' skills: General medical-surgical, may have general pediatric patients as well
Are RNs required to titrate drips? Infrequently
Common titratable &/or set rate drips : Heparin, Bumex
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Both on day and night shifts
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: 1-3 CNAs on day shift, 1 on night shift
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc): Cpap, bipap, high flow
Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips? Tele monitored by CCU staff, tele board visible to med-surg staff
Shifts & Scheduling: Nights 1900-0730 or Days 0700-1930
Weekend Requirement: every other
Holiday Requirement: negotiable
Is there a call or standby requirement? if placed on low census, expected to report within 30 minutes of call.
Floating Requirements: RNs not fully cross-trained to other departments are expected to assist if floating as "helping hands". May elect to fully crosstrain to other departments.
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
Unit/Department specific orientation: 3-6 shifts, longer if needed
Additional Notes: Great staffing ratios! RNs usually have less than our max.
Notes Obtained: Phone Implementation, Email, or On-Site? Email
Notes entered by & date: Liz Wolotira, Acute Care Services Manager 4/24/2024