Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

This position primarily involves supporting various units, including GSH 1 Daily, River North and South, and Float Pool Teams within a healthcare setting.

Unit Information

• MSICU: 40 beds
• CVICU: 10 beds
• PCU: 40 beds
• 2R PCU Obs: 18 beds (with the potential for overflow to 27 beds)
• CCU: 30 beds
• Medical: 89 beds
• Surgical: 55 beds
• Flex Unit: 9 beds (comprising PCU and MS patients)
• Inpatient Rehab: 47 beds across two floors
• ER Holding Unit for patients awaiting beds

Required Experience

• ICU: 2 years of ICU experience
• PCU: 2 years of PCU experience
• Medical-Surgical: 2 years in an acute care setting

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses

ICU Patients

• Respiratory Failure
• GI Bleeds
• DKA
• Sepsis
• Complicated Post-operative Patients
• CVA’s
• Flap Surgeries (typically not within this role)
• Post-Arrest Cases

PCU and 2R Obs Patients

• Respiratory Compromise
• Sepsis
• Renal Failure
• Bleeding Disorders
• General Medical/Surgical Patients
• CHF
• COPD
• Pneumonia

Medical-Surgical Patients

• Oncology: Neutropenic, Post-operative
• General Medical/Surgical: COPD, CHF, Sepsis, DVT, AKI, Dialysis, COVID

Patient Ratios

• ICU: 1:2 based on acuity
• PCU and CCU: 1:4 depending on patient acuity or discharging status
• Medical and Surgical: 1:5 ratio
• Rehabilitation: 1:8 team model (RN, LPN, Tech)

Required Certifications

• ICU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• PCU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Medical-Surgical: BLS, NIHSS

Required Skills

• ICU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, Vent management, Invasive line management, general drains, and tracheostomy care
• PCU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, Chest tubes, Lumbar drains, Tracheostomy care, IV medication titration
• Medical-Surgical: IVs, PCAs, Chest Tubes, Drains, Ostomies, IV Antibiotics

Support Within the Department

• ICU ratio: 1 Tech for every 14 beds
• PCU ratio: 1 Tech for every 10 beds
• Medical-Surgical ratio: 1 Tech for every 8-10 beds
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• Hospitalists available 24/7

Technology and Equipment

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis

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