RN (Registered Nurse)
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Unit Notes- Unit: ICU- # beds: 8 beds avg census is 3-4 patients - Certs: ACLS, BLS, PALS, dysrhythimia certification through AHA (can be done online by completing course material and exam, print certificate upon passing exam), TNCC preferred - Ratios: 1 to 1-2 - EMR: Cerner- Charge Nurse: Yes - they take patient assignment - Nurse Aides: No - do have Unit clerk - Weekend Requirement: every other or 4 weekend shifts in 4 weeks - Holidays work in perm staff rotation- Scrub Color: navy - Tele: phillips - central monitoring tech monitors ER as well - Vents: Via or Hamiltons- Hospitalist or Intensivist in house: Not 24/7 - they have to be available 24/7 but not actually in house - IV Team: No- RT 24/7: Yes - Pharmacy 24/7: No 10 hr days and also telepharm for after hours - Call: not required but if they want to take call they can - Shifts: 12 hrs 7-7, self scheduling to some degree, schedules are made out about 30-45 days in advance - Floating: Would rarely float but if they did it would be to medsurg where pt ratio would be 1 to 5, could also float to peds 1 to 4 if qualified and ER if qualified - Floor specific orientation: 2-3 shifts C- ommon diagnosis / Types of patients: High number of sepsis patients, medical-surgical patients, DKA, CHF, COPD, cardiac caths get shipped out because they do not have cath lab Additional Notes: Most patients on this unit are borderline stepdown patients, Cerner experience preferred for candidates, 2 years in specialty required, will take new travelers, 2-3 nurses on per shift, must be able to hit the ground running and blend into culture and family type atmosphere, drips include heparin, insulin, levophed, dopamine, must be team player and have experience working a smaller ICU unit