RN (Registered Nurse

Medsurg Peds Rn

Certifications required: BLS, PALS

No clinical involvement fit testing / facial hair- please note, if a clinician for this facility has facial hair, they will be required to pass the either the primary or secondary fit test (3M aura 1860 sm or reg/3M 1870+). If unable to pass - a portacount test would be required, which cannot be completed on clinicians with facial hair & PAPR cannot be completed on site solely due to failing because of facial hair - contract would be canceled if facial hair cannot be removed.

Number of beds: 17 beds - 14 inpatient, 3 observation

Nurse:patient ratios: days: 1:4, nights: 1:5

Common diagnoses/types of patients: adults and peds. UTI, altered mental status, pneumonia, COPD

Are RNs required to titrate drips? No

Common titratable &/or set rate drips: electrolytes, hypertensive medications, diuretics - do not titrate hypertensive/hypotensive medications - rarely have diuretics continually infusing

Is there a charge nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: yes & they do take assignment

Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: 2:15 - 2 nurse aids on days; 1 nurse aid on nights

Pediatrician in house 24/7?: not in house but on call for pediatric patients - peds are not managed by the hospitalist

RT equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, etc.) are RNs required to do anything with these besides troubleshoot?: we do not have vents on MSP; occasional bipap managed by RT primarily

Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: ICU monitors teles, reads strips, etc. MSP nurses apply the tele to pt.

Shifts & scheduling (do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): 7-7 // self-scheduling

Weekend requirement: as needed

Holiday requirement: no requirement

Floating requirements: ED/ICU for 1:1s as needed

Scrub color/dress code/scrubs provided?: navy blue

How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 1 - 12 hour shift - or if needed one night and one day orientation

Additional notes: attributes that help a nurse be successful on this unit include communication, motivation, and approachability - absolutely and the ability to work well with others and be part of a team. Most importantly, ask questions when unsure. Documentation can be tricky ius rule: 50 miles and candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with Common Spirit, 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.