PCU

Nights 12 hr nights Description: Unit Notes:***MANAGER INTERVIEW--NO CLINICAL INVOLVEMENTPCU RN, 4th

Floor East WingRadius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity.**Driver's license required at submittal and will be used to determine if candidate is outside 50 miles.****Fingernail policy: Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care- refusal to remove nails will lead to termination of contract* * RN's - Pass/Fail exam on Friday during orientation. OPEN BOOK exam on skills learned - they are given all necessary resources to pass. Must receive a 90% to pass or they will be terminated * *Unit: 4th

Floor East WingLevel of care: PCUNumber of beds: 55Patient population: Adult, peds--rarely and if they have, they are 15 and olderRN Ratio (Days): 1:4RN Ratio (Nights): 1:4Shifts: 12 hourShift times: 0630-1830, 1830-0630Weekend requirements: E/O weekendScrubs: Navy Blue,

CNA Ceil BlueNursing Assistant support: YesCharge nurse: yesHands free: n/aAdditional unit support staff: Educator, Care Managers, Social Workers, Dieticians, PT,

OTCommon Patient Diagnosis: CVA, TIA, shortness of breath, COVID, subdural hematoma, weaknessCommon Drips/Medications: PCA pumps for pain management, cardizem, insulinRequired certs: ACLS, BLSOther needed competencies: TelemetryEMR: EPICIV Pumps: AlarisSpecialty

Equipment Available: Mechanical lifts in every other roomUnit Challenges: StaffingFloat: Yes, ideally to MS areas. Float will depend on highest need.

Patient Experience challenges/focus: hourly rounding and responsivenessQualities for hires: A nurse on this unit is successful when he or she can manage the business of the day. The unit is a tight knit group and are great with helping each other out.

Cancellation Policy: Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, 3 shifts for assignments that are less than 13 weeks.

Charting System: EPIC

BSN Required: No

License to Submit: Yes

Trauma Level: 1

Care Setting: Acute Division: Shift Notes:12 hr nights

Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS Certification,

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