Unit Notes
5A MedSurg RN
- # of Beds: 22
- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:5 or 6
- Required certifications: BLS
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Acute Stroke, Neuro popluation, and general medical floor
- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: No
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes and yes
- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes and ratios will vary.
- RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: Bipap, and Hiflow. RT will manage but RN can troubleshoot.
- Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Centralized tele but RN required to review each shift
- Shifts & Scheduling: Self scheduling but subject to change to present a balanced schedule
- Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts in a 6 week period
- Holiday Requirement: 2 summer and 3 winter
- Is there Call or a Standby requirement?: No
- Floating Requirements: Yes - may be pulled to the Floors
- Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided?: Galaxy Blue
- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 1-2 shifts