Unit Notes
Department : MedSurg | RN
- Unit : MedSurg - 5th Floor
- of Beds : 42
- Nurse : Patient Ratios : 1 : 5 occasional 1 : 6-very rarely happens
- Required certifications : BLS, EKG certification
- Common diagnoses / Types of patients : Total joints, ortho-hip fx, spine surgeries-lumbar and cervical; Urology procedures, CBI;
General surgeries- choles, bowel resections, complicated mastectomies; GYN overflow-total hysters; Medical overflow-COPD, some
behavioral health, sepsis, infections.
Experience or 'Must have' skills : Must have 2 years of MedSurg experience. Must have EPIC experience. Must be able to read andinterpret tele. Must be willing to take students, may precept new travelers- please note on interview they are willing.
Are RNs required to titrate drips : No.Common titratable & / or set rate drips : heparin, PCAs, morphine drips.Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift : Charge Nurse on each shift- very rarely takes patients but will if there is a need. Day shift alsohas an ADT nurse that helps with admits, discharges, and tasking.
Are there nurse aids / patient care techs on this unit : yes- 1 : 8.RT Equipment : CPAP, BiPAP-RT manages, high flow.Are there tele / monitor techs on this unit : Virtual Tele techs. RNs are required to read and interpret own strips. Currently haveSpaceLab but are transitioning to Philips by end of June.
Shifts & Scheduling : 12 hours 7-730. Scheduler will schedule travelers- no block scheduling.Weekend Requirement : 5 weekend shifts in a 6 week period- travelers are utilized to fill in gaps.Holiday Requirement : yes- if there is a need.Is there Call or a Standby requirement : n / aFloating Requirements : Will float between MedSurg 5, MedSurg 6, and a 9 bed overflow unit. Can also go to any like units in thesystem- Boise Medical Center 8mi away and Nampa Medical Center- both about 8 miles away. Could also float to ER for holds or to
be a 1 : 1.
Scrub Color / Dress Code : Any color as long as clean and professional.How many shifts of unit / department specific orientation : 3 days of general orientation including EPIC training and meeting witheducator, will also have online modules to complete prior to start of assignment. 2 shifts on unit with a preceptor.
This facility has a radius rule of 50 miles. To ensure adherence to this rule, we will require the candidates' perm address in the submittal to confirm they are outside of that specified radius before proceeding with the profile review.Date Entered On : 2 / 13 / 2024
