“`html Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Information The successful candidate will be mainly supporting various units, including: • MSICU: 40 beds • CVICU: 10 beds (no specific CVICU experience needed) • PCU: 40 beds • 2R PCU Obs: 18 beds (can increase to 27 beds when open for overflow) • CCU: 30 beds • Medical: 89 beds • Surgical: 55 beds • Flex Unit: 9 beds (combination of PCU and MS patients) • Inpatient Rehab: 47 beds on two floors • ER holding unit (patients waiting on a bed) • Any COVID overflow Experience Requirements Minimum years of experience required: • ICU: 2 years of ICU experience • PCU/PCU ER holds: 2 years of PCU experience • Medical-Surgical: 2 years in an acute care setting Patient Types / Common Diagnoses Common patient types and diagnoses include: • ICU: Respiratory failure, GI bleeds, DKA, sepsis, complicated post-operative patients, CVAs, flap surgeries, post-arrest, ETOH, IVDA • PCU: Respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, general medical/surgical patients, CHF, COPD, pneumonia • Medical-Surgical: Oncology (neutropenic, post-op), general medical/surgical (post-op, COPD, CHF, DVT, AKI), frequently managing COVID patients • Rehab: Patients recovering from neurological incidents, spinal cord injuries, TBIs, multi-trauma, post-COVID, and post-ICU care Patient Ratios • ICU: 1:2 based on acuity • PCU and CCU: 1:4 depending on acuity or if patient is discharging • Medical and Surgical: 1:5 • Rehab: 1:8 team model (RN, LPN, Tech) Required Certifications • ICU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS • PCU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS • Medical-Surgical: BLS, NIHSS Skills Required • ICU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent management, invasive line management, ostomy care, general drain management, tracheostomy care • PCU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, lumbar drains, tracheostomy care, IV medication titration • Medical-Surgical: IVs, patient-controlled analgesia (PCAs), chest tubes, drains, ostomies, IV antibiotics • Strong communication and patient teaching/education skills are required for all clinicians. Support and Resources Support within the department includes: • Tech Support: • ICU: 1 Tech for every 14 patients • PCU: 1 Tech for every 10 patients • Medical-Surgical: 1 Tech for every 8-10 patients • Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 • Hospitalist coverage 24/7 • Intensivist coverage 24/7 Technology and Equipment • EMR: EPIC • IV Pump: Alaris • Medication Dispensing: Pyxis