Willing to and skilled enought to handle up to 8 patients at any one time - Includes a mimx of total patient care
No long term care nurses. Most recent 3 assignments - must be acute care MS in medium to large organizations.
Floating to other MS unit is requrired
Variety of surgical cases; Care team rounds to assist discharge planning; Bedside Shift Report; Great Teamwork!
Ortho is the "Sister" unit and traveler MUST be willing to float between the 2 units. s
Nurse Patient Ratio: Nights 1:6, may go as high as 1:8. Nurses need to be willing to take 8 patients when needed
Number of Beds/Cases: 32
Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Robotic Hysterectomy, Robotic Prostatectomy, Colon Resection, Mastectomy, Thyroidectomy, Open Hysterectomy, Bariatric Surgery, Leg Revascularization, Lower Extremity Amputation, Wound Management
Common Medications used on the unit: IV antibiotics, Pain Control Meds, Nause Medications, Heparin, Lovenox
Common Equipment: Alaris IV Pumps, CADD PCA, Bard Mini-Infusers, Pyxis, Ceiling or EVA lift, Wound Manager Vac
Required Skills: IV Insertion, PICC/Central Line Management, Vascular Device Access/Care