PCU

Description: General

CommentsUnit Information: PSU (Progressive Surgical Unit) Location: Henrico- Forest Address: 1602 Skipwith Drive, Richmond, VA 23229 Floor: 2nd General Information Tell us about the unit(s): Number of Beds 12 Number of Staff 20 total

Type of staff: o Day Shift 3 or 4 nurses (one charge with pt) and 1 pct o Night Shift 3 nurses and 1 pct Patient Ratios 4:1 Type of equipment central lines, pca, epidural, drains, foley, wound vac, wound care. EMR Meditech Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Able to read cardiac monitor Able to give narcotics Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. Stepdown experience Post-surgery experience List typical procedures performed on unit(s): Colon resections, whipple, liver and kidney surgeries, vascular, trauma Any surgeries other than cardiac surgery some medical overflow Cardiac drips (popular Cardizem amiodarone, heparin) Best personality Fit: Team player critical thinking kind and compassionate

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: BLS, ACLS Floating Area(s): Tele and med surg

Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire all navy

Unit Guidelines/Policies: VS and assessments q4h Rhythm interpretation q4h

Weekends and

On call: Every other weekend overtime available :91