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Registered Nurse (RN)

General Information

• Number of Beds: 17
• Accepting first-time travelers with at least 2 years of experience and Cerner experience.

Patient Types

Care for a variety of patients, including geriatrics, psychiatric cases, stroke patients, those with heart complications, sports injuries, and motor vehicle accident victims. Peds experience is not required as most pediatric cases are referred to another facility.

Patient Ratios

The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4.

Required Certifications

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS
• TNCC
• NIHSS
• CPI or similar

Skills Required

Candidates should possess skills in:

• Trach care
• Ventilator management
• ICU drip care and maintenance
• Chest tube management
• Arterial line insertion and care
• Central venous line (CVL) management
• PICC line and midline care
• Port access and maintenance
• Foley catheter placement and care
• Application and care of splints/orthotic devices
• Use of BiPAP/hi-flow oxygen
• Continuous bladder irrigation

Support on the Unit

• Patient Care Technician (PCT)
• Unit Assistant
• Charge Nurse (typically not assigned patients)
• Emergency Department MD
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) available at night
• Emergency Care Technician (paramedic) from 11 AM to 11 PM

Technology & Equipment

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner
• IV Pumps: Plum 360
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Spacelabs

Orientation

New hires or those with over one year of experience will undergo:

• 24 hours of classroom instruction
• 24 hours on the unit

Scheduling

• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month if on block schedule.
• Holiday Expectations: One major and one minor holiday per season as per policy.
• Time Off: Up to 7 days off can be approved; longer requests require email approval.
• Shift Times: 7 AM to 7 PM, 7 PM to 7 AM, 11 AM to 11 PM.
• Schedule Cycle: 6 weeks.

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Any color
• Parking: Free employee parking available behind the facility.

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