RN (Registered Nurse)

Unit Notes

• • 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.Fingernail policy: Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care- refusal to remove nails will lead to termination of contractDriver's license required at submittal and will be used to determine if candidate is outside 50 miles.Department: Med Surg / OrthoCertifications Required: BLSPRESCREEN+AUTO OFFER

• Beds: 28 plus 22 overflow
• Ratios: 1:05
• Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Total knees, total hips, should replacements, COPD, diabetes, wounds, IV infusions, dementia, oncology, fractures-hips, ankles; sepsis, pneumonia, cholelithiasis, ambulatory dysfunction, appendicitis, acute respiratory distress, CHF, dementia, ETOH/drug abuse
• Are RNs required to titrate drips?: No
• Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin, IV antibiotics, antithrombics, narcotics
• Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes
• Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes- 1:10
• Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Monitor techs in ICU. There are monitors on the unit at the main nurses station.
• Shifts & Scheduling: 0630-1900, 1830-0700 / Self-scheduling
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend- Friday and Saturday are considered the weekend for nights
• Floating Requirements: Will float to PCU and McDermott (behavioral health)
• Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided?: Navy Blue
• How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: First week is classroom orientation, then 1-12 hour shift on the unit
• Additional Notes: Unit focuses on hourly rounding and bedside shift report, Looking for candidates who like change and want to learn. Travelers need to be flexible and self-directed. Primary patient population is Caucasian, low to middle class. We do have patients who are homeless and have mental health and/or addiction history

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 within the past yearRTO needed upfront

• Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.Entered On: 11/22/2023