RN (Registered Nurse)

Pulmonary & Observation Unit Job Post

Unit: 3 Pavilion / 3 T - Pulmonary & Observation - # Beds: 32 - Nurse/Patient Ratios: 1:06 - Required certifications: BLS. ACLS - Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Respiratory diagnosis, medical conditions, age specific population: adult and geriatrics. Trachs- not vented - Experience: Med-Surg/Telemetry/Critical Drips/Trach Care required, Peritoneal Dialysis preferred. MS/Tele nurses with good cardiac background. - Must have: previous travel experience - Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes - Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin, Cardizem (Up to 15mg/hr only), Lasix, Dopamine (low dose renal perfusion only), Amiodarone - Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit?: Monitor Techs 24/7, Charge RNs read strips; however, RNs are to review strips each shift as well. - Charge Nurse/House Supervisor?: Charge nurse with modified patient assignment, usually 2 patients. If staffing is good, would be free charge. Traveler may be asked to fill in the Charge Nurse role. If willing/interested, would be cross trained. /House Supervisor 24-7 - Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: Yes: 7A to 7P (1 to 10) 7P to 7A (1 to 15) - RT Equipment: Cpap, Bipap, High Flow O2, Trachs -only on Trach Collar or Room Air (RN does trach care), RT maintains vent, IV pumps, sequential compression devices, pulse oximetry, specialty beds - Shifts & Scheduling: 6:45 am - 7:15 pm or 6:45 pm to 7:15 am. Director/ floor manager will do the scheduling. Block scheduling allowed as long as needs are met for the unit. Takes requests into consideration. - Weekend Requirement: Every other. Set rotation, either weekends 1 and 3 or weekends 2 and 4. - Holiday Requirement: Rotation with core staff. If been there long enough, will see what was worked the previous year. so not working the same holidays as previous year. Can take more of a preference. Manager will schedule. - Floating Requirements?: If not needed on 3P, would be required to float to 4P or 5P (Med-Surg) units or the Emergency Department to care for boarded patients. Boarders are intermixed in ED. Float pool floats first, then will be in rotation. - Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided?: RN/LPN - Navy; C.N.As/Monitor Techs - Dark Grey/Pewter, scrubs must be solid color, no embroidery and/or patterns on scrubs. WVU Medicine or solid color fleece zip-ups may be worn in grey, black, navy or royal blue. Solid undershirts may be worn in white, grey, or black in matching color to the scrub top. Closed toed shoes only. No crocs. - Unit/Department specific orientation: First day general hospital orientation; Full day of Nursing Orientation for RNs/LPNs; Computer training (1/2 day for C.N.As, full day for nurses); Two, 12 hour orientation shifts with a preceptor; Will receive an abbreviated Initial Skills Checklist due 90 days from start date.