PCU

Description: We don't have phelbotomy here, but we have 1:3 ratios

General CommentsData Collection: Unit Information: (insert name) Location: 3S Address: 11970 N.

Central Expressway Floor: 3S/PCU Building: Heart Building/Pavillion I General Information Tell us about the unit(s): Number of Beds - 24 Number of Staff 43

Type of staff: o Day Shift 24 PATIENTS (1 charge, 8 RNs, and US) o Night Shift 24 PATIENTS (1 charge and 8 RNs) Patient Ratios 1:3 Type of equipment Baxter IV pumps, Hillrom, iMobile w/ apple, telemetry EMR - Meditech Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Accountability for their actions Cardiac drips knowledge (Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Cardene, Cardizem) Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. Great communicator between patients and interdisciplinary team 6-months PCU experience List typical procedures performed on unit(s): Days post CABG, AVR/MVR, aortic root repairs, LVAD, immediate post VATS (chest tubes) Post Vascular surgeries, pre/post cath lab and EP procedures (pacemaker/AICD, heart caths, PCIs, TAVR) Bedside procedures (paracentesis, thoracentesis, PICC insertion) Best personality Fit: Caring and a great team player

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: BLS, ACLS Floating Area(s): Med-Surg/tele,

Ortho Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - Royal

Blue Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines. Weekends and On call(if any) 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule :91