This is a Medsurg Unit that is blended. We have a thriving Swing Bed Program and also occasionally care for patients who are a PCU level of care. We balance our assignments based on the Nursing workload and the level of care of the patients. The ratios are 1:5 Medsurg. 1:5-6 for Swing Bed. 1:3-4 for PCU, based on if the patient is on a drip. (If the Nurse is only Medsurg by background, no problem, the Supervisors do a fantastic job with assignments.)
The shift is 7 PM to 7 AM, with every other holiday and every other weekend. There is no on- call.
We have a super engaged team who help to lead several committees on the unit. Of mention as well, St Joseph Memorial Hospital is a Pathways to Excellence designated facility through the ANCC, which I think speaks volumes when it comes to safety, quality care, a positive environment, and shared decision making!
Licenses and Certification
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
- Current CPR/BLS Card
- ACLS
- Intensive Care Unit-10114-20114
- Progressive Care Unit-10116
- Progressive Care Unit Stepdown-10118
- Cardiac Services-10310
- Cardiac Catherization-10340
- Cardiac Care Decision Unit-10342
- Interventional Imaging-10367
- SDS Procedure Room-10317-20317
- Electrocardiology-10336-20336
- OP Cardiovascular Ctr-10344
- Intermediate Care Unit-20110
- ACLS-Fetal Assessment-Monitoring-NRP
- Birthing Center-10300
- ACLS-PALS
- Emergency Room-10306-20306-40306
- Recovery Room-10314-20314-40314
- NRP
- Mother Baby-10154 / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit-10152
- NRP-PALS
- Pediatrics-10160
- OCN
- CTC-Infusion Center-10328 / CTC-Radiation-10396 / Infusion
- Therapy Services-40329
- NIHSS
- Medical / Surgical Units: 10102, 10104, 20100, 20102, 20104, 20308, 30100, 40100
- Acute Rehab Unit: 20180
- Progressive Care Units: 10116, 20110
- Stepdown ICU: 10118
- Intensive Care Units: 10114, 20114
- Emergency Room: 10306, 20306, 30306, 40306
- Cardiac Catheterization: 10340
- Cardiac Care Decision Unit: 10342
- Interventional Imaging: 0367
- SDS Procedure Room: 10317, 20317
- Recovery Room: 10314, 20314, 40314