RN (Registered Nurse) - First Connect
Phoenix, AZ 85013
About the Job
Unit Notes
*** Pre-Screens, if clinical recommends AUTO OFFER**LEVEL I TRAUMA EXPERIENCE REQUIREDBasic Dysrhythmia Exam Required PRIOR to sending the contract
Unit MICU
# Beds 40 beds- is in same are as SICU and TICU. Entire area has 120 beds.
Nurse:Patient Ratios 1:1-2
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Common diagnoses/Types of patients Sepsis, GI Bleed, DKA, RotaProne Therapy, Heat Stroke, OD (most are intubated and have a sitter when extubated), Correction patients (shackled and guarded)
Experience or 'Must have' skills 2 years ICU experience required.
Must have experience in 600+ bed teaching facility
Are RNs required to titrate drips?
Common titratable &/or set rate drips
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Charge Nurse- Does not take patients
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios
Hospitalist or Intensivist in house Intensivist 24/7
RT in ICU 24/7
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) Vents- Cervo I, Jets, Oscilators
Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? RNs required to read and interpret their own strips
Weekend Requirements 3 weekend shifts every 4 weeks
Holiday Requirements Work in with core staff rotation
Floating Requirements ICU Travelers will be required to float amongst all ICU areas, as well as any MedSurg/Tele units. The expectation is not that they specialize in everything & take the most acute patients in every area, but rather that they can function independently when floated to an outside area. Travelers must understand that that they will be floated & will not have an opportunity to refuse, stating that they "don't do" or "won't do" in regards to floating. CNM must document traveler's understanding of this on the prescreen interview form.
Also could be asked to float to St. Joseph Westgate campus
Unit/Department specific orientation 2 shifts on the floor
Additional Notes Bedside Procedures: Bronchs, Trachs, Hemodialysis Cath placements
Unit SICU
# Beds 40 beds- is in same are as MICU and TICU. Entire area has 120 beds.
Nurse:Patient Ratios 1:1-2
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Common diagnoses/Types of patients Recover vented patients from the OR, lung transplants (most transplant cases), liver transplant, kidney transplant, severe back surgeries, whipple
Experience or 'Must have' skills 2 years ICU experience required.
Must have experience in 600+ bed teaching facility
Are RNs required to titrate drips?
Common titratable &/or set rate drips
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Charge Nurse- Does not take patients
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios
Hospitalist or Intensivist in house Intensivist 24/7
RT in ICU 24/7
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) Vents- Cervo I, Jets, Oscilators
Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? RNs required to read and interpret their own strips
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) 12 hour shifts 7-7
Weekend Requirements 3 weekend shifts every 4 weeks
Holiday Requirements Work in with core staff rotation
Is there a call or standby requirement?
Floating Requirements ICU Travelers will be required to float amongst all ICU areas, as well as any MedSurg/Tele units. The expectation is not that they specialize in everything & take the most acute patients in every area, but rather that they can function independently when floated to an outside area. Travelers must understand that that they will be floated & will not have an opportunity to refuse, stating that they "don't do" or "won't do" in regards to floating. CNM must document traveler's understanding of this on the prescreen interview form.
Also could be asked to float to St. Joseph Westgate campus
Scrub Color/Dress Code Navy
Unit/Department specific orientation 2 shifts on the floor
Additional Notes Bedside Procedures: Bronchs, Trachs, Hemodialysis Cath placements
Unit TICU
# Beds 40 beds- is in same are as SICU and MICU. Entire area has 120 beds.
Nurse:Patient Ratios 1:1-2
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Common diagnoses/Types of patients All Trauma patients, MVAs, GSW, closed head injuries, ortho trauma, etc.
Experience or 'Must have' skills 2 years ICU experience required.
Must have experience in 600+ bed teaching facility
Are RNs required to titrate drips?
Common titratable &/or set rate drips
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Charge Nurse- Does not take patients
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios
Hospitalist or Intensivist in house Intensivist 24/7
RT in ICU 24/7
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) Vents- Cervo I, Jets, Oscilators
Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? RNs required to read
*** Pre-Screens, if clinical recommends AUTO OFFER**LEVEL I TRAUMA EXPERIENCE REQUIREDBasic Dysrhythmia Exam Required PRIOR to sending the contract
Unit MICU
# Beds 40 beds- is in same are as SICU and TICU. Entire area has 120 beds.
Nurse:Patient Ratios 1:1-2
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Common diagnoses/Types of patients Sepsis, GI Bleed, DKA, RotaProne Therapy, Heat Stroke, OD (most are intubated and have a sitter when extubated), Correction patients (shackled and guarded)
Experience or 'Must have' skills 2 years ICU experience required.
Must have experience in 600+ bed teaching facility
Are RNs required to titrate drips?
Common titratable &/or set rate drips
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Charge Nurse- Does not take patients
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios
Hospitalist or Intensivist in house Intensivist 24/7
RT in ICU 24/7
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) Vents- Cervo I, Jets, Oscilators
Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? RNs required to read and interpret their own strips
Weekend Requirements 3 weekend shifts every 4 weeks
Holiday Requirements Work in with core staff rotation
Floating Requirements ICU Travelers will be required to float amongst all ICU areas, as well as any MedSurg/Tele units. The expectation is not that they specialize in everything & take the most acute patients in every area, but rather that they can function independently when floated to an outside area. Travelers must understand that that they will be floated & will not have an opportunity to refuse, stating that they "don't do" or "won't do" in regards to floating. CNM must document traveler's understanding of this on the prescreen interview form.
Also could be asked to float to St. Joseph Westgate campus
Unit/Department specific orientation 2 shifts on the floor
Additional Notes Bedside Procedures: Bronchs, Trachs, Hemodialysis Cath placements
Unit SICU
# Beds 40 beds- is in same are as MICU and TICU. Entire area has 120 beds.
Nurse:Patient Ratios 1:1-2
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Common diagnoses/Types of patients Recover vented patients from the OR, lung transplants (most transplant cases), liver transplant, kidney transplant, severe back surgeries, whipple
Experience or 'Must have' skills 2 years ICU experience required.
Must have experience in 600+ bed teaching facility
Are RNs required to titrate drips?
Common titratable &/or set rate drips
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Charge Nurse- Does not take patients
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios
Hospitalist or Intensivist in house Intensivist 24/7
RT in ICU 24/7
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) Vents- Cervo I, Jets, Oscilators
Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? RNs required to read and interpret their own strips
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) 12 hour shifts 7-7
Weekend Requirements 3 weekend shifts every 4 weeks
Holiday Requirements Work in with core staff rotation
Is there a call or standby requirement?
Floating Requirements ICU Travelers will be required to float amongst all ICU areas, as well as any MedSurg/Tele units. The expectation is not that they specialize in everything & take the most acute patients in every area, but rather that they can function independently when floated to an outside area. Travelers must understand that that they will be floated & will not have an opportunity to refuse, stating that they "don't do" or "won't do" in regards to floating. CNM must document traveler's understanding of this on the prescreen interview form.
Also could be asked to float to St. Joseph Westgate campus
Scrub Color/Dress Code Navy
Unit/Department specific orientation 2 shifts on the floor
Additional Notes Bedside Procedures: Bronchs, Trachs, Hemodialysis Cath placements
Unit TICU
# Beds 40 beds- is in same are as SICU and MICU. Entire area has 120 beds.
Nurse:Patient Ratios 1:1-2
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Common diagnoses/Types of patients All Trauma patients, MVAs, GSW, closed head injuries, ortho trauma, etc.
Experience or 'Must have' skills 2 years ICU experience required.
Must have experience in 600+ bed teaching facility
Are RNs required to titrate drips?
Common titratable &/or set rate drips
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Charge Nurse- Does not take patients
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios
Hospitalist or Intensivist in house Intensivist 24/7
RT in ICU 24/7
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) Vents- Cervo I, Jets, Oscilators
Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? RNs required to read
Source : First Connect