RN - PCU/Progressive Care Unit

Unit Notes
Department: PCU

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

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 % to pass or they will be terminated

Driver's license required at submittal and will be used to determine if candidate is outside miles.

- Beds:

- Ratios: :-

- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Adults and geriatrics, Cardiac, nephrology, stokes, DM, continuous EEG monitoring

- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes

- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Cardizem, betablockers, seizure medications

- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Charge Nurse

- Are there nurse aids/patient care t...