Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) General Information Beds: 56 Patient Types Adults with a variety of diagnoses including: • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) • Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF) • Hepatitis • End-Stage Liver Disease (ESLD) • Diabetes Mellitus (DM) • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) • Pneumonia • Sepsis • Gastrointestinal Bleed • Syncope • Chest Pain • Pulmonary Emboli • Respiratory Failure • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) • Arrhythmias • Seizure Disorders • Overdose • Delirium Tremors Patient Ratios • RN: • PCU/Tele: 1:4 (Days & Nights) • Med/Surg: 1:5 (Days & Nights) • CNA: 1:8 (Days & Nights) Required Certifications • RN: BLS, ACLS • LPN: BLS required; ACLS preferred • CNA: Certified CNA (BLS not required) Required Education Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing. Skills Required Registered Nurses must possess the following skills: • Cardiac and vasoactive drip titration experience preferred • Cardiac rhythm interpretation • IV starts • Blood product administration • CIWA, drain/tube management • Indwelling and straight catheter insertion/management • Insulin drips (both DKA and non-DKA) • Continuous bladder irrigation, chest tube maintenance • Effective verbal and written communication • Thorough physical assessments • Strong clinical judgement and professional bedside manner • Strong team player with a positive attitude and adaptability Support on the Unit • CNA: Ratio 1:8 (Both Days & Nights) • Charge Nurse: Yes, 2 for the unit (free-floating), available 24/7 • Phlebotomy available: 24/7 for peripheral blood draws only; RN will manage Central lines • Resource Nurse: Yes, Flex RN as staffing allows • Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7 • Hospitalist: In-house, available 24/7 • Centralized Tele Monitoring: 24/7 service for Tele reading and alarm notifications • Violent Incident Response Team Charting System/Equipment • Epic (preferred) • Baxter IV pumps • Omnicell Orientation • 2 days of in-class/online education • 2 shifts with a preceptor (12 hours each) Scheduling Weekend rotation: Every other or 50% weekends over a 4-week schedule. All travelers must attend huddles prior to shift start at specified times. Holiday Expectation: Every other holiday minimum during contracted timeframe. Approval of time off: Up to 7 days. Must extend contract if