Clinical Registered Nurse (RN)

General Information

Beds: 56

Patient Types

Adults with a variety of diagnoses including:

• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF)
• Hepatitis
• End-Stage Liver Disease (ESLD)
• Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Pneumonia
• Sepsis
• Gastrointestinal Bleed
• Syncope
• Chest Pain
• Pulmonary Emboli
• Respiratory Failure
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Arrhythmias
• Seizure Disorders
• Overdose
• Delirium Tremors

Patient Ratios

• RN:
  • PCU/Tele: 1:4 (Days & Nights)
  • Med/Surg: 1:5 (Days & Nights)
• CNA: 1:8 (Days & Nights)

Required Certifications

• RN: BLS, ACLS
• LPN: BLS required; ACLS preferred
• CNA: Certified CNA (BLS not required)

Required Education

Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing.

Skills Required

Registered Nurses must possess the following skills:

• Cardiac and vasoactive drip titration experience preferred
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• IV starts
• Blood product administration
• CIWA, drain/tube management
• Indwelling and straight catheter insertion/management
• Insulin drips (both DKA and non-DKA)
• Continuous bladder irrigation, chest tube maintenance
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Thorough physical assessments
• Strong clinical judgement and professional bedside manner
• Strong team player with a positive attitude and adaptability

Support on the Unit

• CNA: Ratio 1:8 (Both Days & Nights)
• Charge Nurse: Yes, 2 for the unit (free-floating), available 24/7
• Phlebotomy available: 24/7 for peripheral blood draws only; RN will manage Central lines
• Resource Nurse: Yes, Flex RN as staffing allows
• Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7
• Hospitalist: In-house, available 24/7
• Centralized Tele Monitoring: 24/7 service for Tele reading and alarm notifications
• Violent Incident Response Team

Charting System/Equipment

• Epic (preferred)
• Baxter IV pumps
• Omnicell

Orientation

• 2 days of in-class/online education
• 2 shifts with a preceptor (12 hours each)

Scheduling

Weekend rotation: Every other or 50% weekends over a 4-week schedule. All travelers must attend huddles prior to shift start at specified times.

Holiday Expectation: Every other holiday minimum during contracted timeframe.

Approval of time off: Up to 7 days. Must extend contract if