Job Details
Unit Notes
Department: Medical Surgical | RN
**MedSol Interview/Offer**
- Unit: Medical Surgical Elmore Hospital
- # of Beds: 10 can expand to 18.
- Nurse:Patient Ratios: Typically 1:4, average is 1:5 can go up to 1:6 on rare occasion.
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP.
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Pediatrics to geriatrics. Typical MedSurg patients- pneumonia,
CHF, COPD, hysterectomy, choles, appys; babies with elevated bilirubin, asthma exacerbation, and
SWING bed patients (rehab).
- Experience or 'Must have' skills: 2 years experience
- Are RNs required to titrate drips: very rarely.
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Insulin, antibiotics
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift: Charge nurse will take a 1:2 assignment on occasion- travelers
may be charge or preceptor
- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit: Yes, 1:10.
- RT Equipment: Everything except for vents- CPAP, BiPAP home regimen, occasional high flow. RT will
set up and monitor.
- Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit: Remote tele tech. Preferred if RN can read strips.
Currently, we are using Spacelab monitors, which will be moved to Philips in May 2024.
- Shifts & Scheduling: 12 hours, 7-7. Manager will make schedule, do try to block nights together.
Staff are allowed to swap shifts.
- Weekend Requirement: yes, minimum of 5 weekend shifts per 6 week schedule period, may be
more if there is a need. Nights: Fri and Sat, Days: Sat or Sun.
- Holiday Requirement: yes if there is a need.
- Is there Call or a Standby requirement: no
- Floating Requirements: could float to L&D or ED for helping hands.
- Scrub Color/Dress Code: Any scrub color and patterns are allowed. Scrubs are also provided but not
required to be worn.
- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation: Two 12-hour shifts on the unit with a
preceptor.
**This facility has a radius rule of 50 miles. To ensure adherence to this rule, we will require the candidates' perm address in the submittal to confirm they are outside of that specified radius before proceeding with the profile review.**
Date Entered On: 3/4/2024
Pay Rate
$60.65 - $65.53/hour
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