RN (Registered Nurse)

Unit NotesCLINICAL INTERVIEW AND MANAGER INTERVIEW

• • RN's - Pass/Fail exam on Friday during orientation. OPEN BOOK exam on skills learned - they are given all necessary resources to pass. Must receive a 90% to pass or they will be terminated * *

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.Driver's license required at submittal and will be used to determine if candidate is outside 50 miles.Fingernail policy: Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care- refusal to remove nails will lead to termination of contractCHEMO CERT PREFERRED, NOT REQ

Unit Information" Unit Type: PCU Oncology (5 North)" Primary Patient Population: Adult Oncology PCU and Trauma PCU patients" Number of Beds: 18Experience Requirements

" Minimum 1 year of experience required yes" First-time travelers are accepted?? yes" Is both Oncology and PCU experience required, or is strong PCU experience without Oncology experience acceptable? oncology preferred" Charge nurse experience required? If so, is 1 year minimum correct? not requiredCertifications" BLS Required" ACLS Required" ONS/ONCC Required or Preferred? (current preferred, not required)Ratios" Days: 1:4-1:5" Nights: 1:4-1:5Shifts" 12-hour shifts" 0630a 7:00p" 0630p 7:00a" Every other weekend" Self-scheduling - but will balance to the needs of the unitFloating" Travelers float to other Med/Surg and PCU units? yes" Float assignments remain at the same level of care? yesOrientation" Two days of unit orientation? yesDrips & SkillsCan you confirm:" RNs occasionally titrate Insulin and Cardizem drips? yes" Common drips/medications include:o Chemotherapyo Heparino Cardizemo Protonix" Any additional titratable drips travelers should be comfortable managing?Respiratory EquipmentCould you let me know what respiratory equipment travelers commonly encounter on this unit (high-flow, BiPAP, ventilators, etc.)? high flowEquipment" EMR: Epic" IV Pumps: Alaris" Lyko lifts available in even-numbered rooms with additional lift equipment availableSupport Staff" Nursing Assistants" Charge Nurse" PT/OT" RN Case Manager" Social Worker" Educator" Dietitian

Patient Experience" Hourly rounding and bedside shift report is a key patient experience focus.Team CultureOne of my favorite notes was:"We look for nurses who genuinely care for patients, come to work with a positive attitude, and embrace teamwork. We care for a very diverse patient population and treat every patient with respect. We care for oncology patients from diagnosis through remission or provide compassionate end-