RN (Registered Nurse)

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Trauma Level

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Charting System

EPIC

Unit Notes

Department: ICU RN •Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS* •*WILL NOT APPROVE BLOCKED SCHEDULING OR SAME SCHEDULE/SHIFTS, MUST BE FLEXIBLE AND WILLING TO FLOAT AND WORK WHEN NEEDED*** - # of Beds: 33 beds, average daily census is 16 - Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:2-3 for adults, 1:2-4 for Peds - Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Adults and Pediatrics, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, respiratory distress - Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes - Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Any cardiac drip, insulin, sedation - Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Health Support Tech M-F 0800-1630 - RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: Nasal cannula to vent - Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: RNs required to read and interpret - Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): 0630-1830, 1830-0630 // Self scheduling for core staff, travelers added in. Unable to guarantee block scheduling - Weekend Requirements: Every other - Holiday Requirements: Rotating based on weekend group - Floating Requirements: Typically to PCU, possibly to MedSurg - How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 3 shifts Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity. RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions. Entered on: 12/2/2023