Unit 4E Ortho

# of beds 38

Ratios 1:7 (try for 1:6)

Required certifications BLS

Common diagnoses/Types of patients

Ortho unit, Hips, Knees, Shoulders, Cervical surgeries, Fractures, Trauma, External fixation, Traction, Osteo Cellulitis, Medical Overflow

Experience or 'Must have' skills

Ortho experience, (does not need to necessarily have fixation or traction experience.)

Are RNs required to titrate drips? no

Common titratable &/or set rate drips

Heparin

Charge Nurse/House Supervisor

yes, 24/7

Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios

PCT 1:10 but can be up to 1:18 depending on census and staffing

RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc)

Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, RT manages

Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips?

Yes, Tele Packs

Monitor Techs on separate unit

Nurses do not need to be able to read and interpret tele strips"

Shifts & Scheduling

12hr shifts

Weekend Requirement

Every third weekend

Holiday Requirement

Depending on the need

Is there a call or standby requirement?

no

Floating Requirements

Yes to other MedSurg Units

Travelers are the first to float

Scrub Color/Dress Code

Any scrub color, must look professional

Unit/Department specific orientation

24hrs on the uni

Additional Notes This is a fast paced unit. Also a larger unit square footage wise and the traveler needs to be ok with being constantly up and moving.

Additional Questions How many shifts were missed on your last assignment?

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