Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description This position primarily involves supporting various units, including GSH 1 Daily, River North and South, and Float Pool Teams within a healthcare setting. Unit Information • MSICU: 40 beds • CVICU: 10 beds • PCU: 40 beds • 2R PCU Obs: 18 beds (with the potential for overflow to 27 beds) • CCU: 30 beds • Medical: 89 beds • Surgical: 55 beds • Flex Unit: 9 beds (comprising PCU and MS patients) • Inpatient Rehab: 47 beds across two floors • ER Holding Unit for patients awaiting beds Required Experience • ICU: 2 years of ICU experience • PCU: 2 years of PCU experience • Medical-Surgical: 2 years in an acute care setting Patient Types/Common Diagnoses ICU Patients • Respiratory Failure • GI Bleeds • DKA • Sepsis • Complicated Post-operative Patients • CVA’s • Flap Surgeries (typically not within this role) • Post-Arrest Cases PCU and 2R Obs Patients • Respiratory Compromise • Sepsis • Renal Failure • Bleeding Disorders • General Medical/Surgical Patients • CHF • COPD • Pneumonia Medical-Surgical Patients • Oncology: Neutropenic, Post-operative • General Medical/Surgical: COPD, CHF, Sepsis, DVT, AKI, Dialysis, COVID Patient Ratios • ICU: 1:2 based on acuity • PCU and CCU: 1:4 depending on patient acuity or discharging status • Medical and Surgical: 1:5 ratio • Rehabilitation: 1:8 team model (RN, LPN, Tech) Required Certifications • ICU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS • PCU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS • Medical-Surgical: BLS, NIHSS Required Skills • ICU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, Vent management, Invasive line management, general drains, and tracheostomy care • PCU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, Chest tubes, Lumbar drains, Tracheostomy care, IV medication titration • Medical-Surgical: IVs, PCAs, Chest Tubes, Drains, Ostomies, IV Antibiotics Support Within the Department • ICU ratio: 1 Tech for every 14 beds • PCU ratio: 1 Tech for every 10 beds • Medical-Surgical ratio: 1 Tech for every 8-10 beds • Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 • Hospitalists available 24/7 Technology and Equipment • EMR: EPIC • IV Pump: Alaris • Medication Dispensing: Pyxis Orientation