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- # Beds: 32 - Nurse/Patient Ratios: 1:06 - Required certifications: BLS, PALS Prefer ACLS - Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Surgical/Orthopedics/Urology/Medical; Age specific population - pediatrics, adolescents, adult, geriatrics. Hips, Shoulders, Knees. - Experience: Care of post operative and medical patients. Peds experience. - Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes - Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin based on protocol. Prefer cardiac drip experience. - Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit?: Remote telemetry monitoring by the 3P MT 24/7. The Charge RN on 3P reviews the 5P strips. - Charge Nurse/House Supervisor?: Charge nurse with modified patient assignment, usually 2 patients. If staffing is good, would be free charge. Traveler may be asked to fill in the Charge Nurse role. If willing/interested, would be cross trained. /House Supervisor 24-7 - Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: Yes: 1 to 10 - RT Equipment: Cpap, BiPap, IV pumps, pulse oximetry, sequential compression device - Shifts & Scheduling: 6:45 am - 7:15 pm or 6:45 pm to 7:15 am. Director/ floor manager will do the scheduling. Block scheduling allowed as long as needs are met for the unit. Takes requests into consideration. - Weekend Requirement: Every other. Set rotation, either weekends 1 and 3 or weekends 2 and 4. - Holiday Requirement: Rotation with core staff. If been there long enough, will see what was worked the previous year. so not working the same holidays as previous year. Can take more of a preference. Manager will schedule. - Floating Requirements?: If not needed on 5P, would be required to float to 3P or 4P (M/S) units or to care for patients boarded in the Emergency Department. Boarders are intermixed in ED. Float pool floats first, then will be in rotation. - Scrub Color/Dress Code: RN/LPN - Navy; C.N.As/Monitor Techs - Dark Grey/Pewter, scrubs must be solid color, no embroidery and/or patterns on scrubs. WVU Medicine or solid color fleece zip- ups may be worn in grey, black, navy or royal blue. Solid undershirts may be worn in white, grey, or black in matching color to the scrub top. Closed toed shoes only. No crocs. - Unit/Department specific orientation: First day general hospital orientation; Full day of Nursing Orientation for RNs/LPNs; Computer training (1/2 day for C.N.As, full day for nurses); Two, 12 hour orientation shifts with a preceptor; Will receive an abbreviated Initial Skills Checklist due 90 days from start date.
