ICU

Days Description: Clinical

Interviewing

YesAbout Facility: 1901 S. Union Ave. Tacoma, WA 98405Beds: 65Level

Hypothermia ProtocolPatient Ratios: 1:2Required

Licensure Certifications: BLS, ACLS,

CN in PCUPhlebotomy: will do peripheral draws. STAT labs completed by ICU staff and walked to lab. RNs responsible for their own central line drawsRT? 24/7Hospitalist? 24/7Intensivist: on call 24/7, may be in buildingTelemetry monitoring/tech: 24/7Technology/Equipment:EMR: EPIC experience preferredIV Pump: AlarisMed dispensing: PyxisMonitors: GEUnit specific equipment:Floating: If yes, where and how often

Travelers float first?Travelers will float in turn with the rest of the unitICU nurses taking an assignment in the PCU is not considered floating. (Float to 2West. Can also float to inpatient hold zone (Blue Green Zone) in the ED)PCU was able to lower ratios 4:1 consistently, possible flex to 5Orientation (facility and unit):4 hours of orientation with the clinical educator (get badge, login information, unit tour, policies/procedures)This will be during the day.1 shift on the unitCardiac rhythm interpretation exam prior to arrivalScheduling:Weekend rotation: 2 weekends per month, but may be less depending on staffing numbersOn call

NoHoliday Expectations: 1-2 holidays per contractRTO approvals: ok to approve 7 daysShift times: 0700-1930 or 1900-0730Schedule cycle: No self-scheduling; will be scheduled based on unit needs. Scheduled is provided 6 weeks at a timeOther notes:Scrub Color: Any solid colorParking: FreeUnit Culture: Small hospital has a family feel. You will not feel like a number, you will be a part of the teamBreaks are required: 3 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunchSoft skills: Teamwork, communication, positivity with a can-do attitude

Program name: SimpliFi

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