Certification Details
BLSACLSNIHSS
Job Requirements
Department: ICU RNCertifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS & TNCC / TCAR / or experience with the care of trauma patientsNO CLINICAL INVOLVEMENTFIT TESTING / FACIAL HAIR# of Beds: 4Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:2-3 depending on acuityCommon diagnoses/Types of patients: DKA, sepsis pts, respiratory failure, cardiac(rate and rhythm control), medical detox, art lines, CVPAre RNs required to titrate drips?: YesCommon titratable &/or set rate drips: Those typical to an ICUIs there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: No- ER is in charge of ICUAre there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: NoRT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: Nasal cannula to ventAre there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: RN required to read and interpretFloating Requirements: MS or ER (for 1:1)
Schedule Information
Shifts & Scheduling: 7-7Weekend Requirements: Will work where there is a needHoliday Requirements: Will work where there is a needHow many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 3- 12 hour shifts
Unit Specific Information
Scrub Color: Navy
Additional Details
Attributes that make a nurse successful in this unit include coachability, motivation, ability to understand and coach unsafe situations, and teamworkRadius 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.RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.
