Position Overview
Unit Notes
Department: ER / MedSurg / Swing Bed Unit
Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
NO CLINICAL INVOLVEMENT
- Trauma Level?: Critical Access (Rural Location)
- # of Beds: 25
- How many years of experience required?: 2 yrs
- Previous Travel experience required?: no
- EMR: EPIC
- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:8. Utilize team nursing
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Dementia, dependent older adults, diabetes, rehab/restorative care post acute illness, IV medication, fluid and blood administration, COVID, wounds, initial care of trauma patients in the ER, exacerbation of chronic illnesses, Geriatric population, general rehab post-surgery.
- Experience or 'Must have' skills: Understanding of dementia, stroke, skin care geriatric patient care
- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Electrolytes, hypertensive medications, IV antibiotics, blood transfusions
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