RN (Registered Nurse)

Unit Notes
**CLINICAL INTERVIEW AND MANAGER INTERVIEW
* 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 90% to pass or they will be terminated * *

Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity.
**Driver's license required at submittal and will be used to determine if candidate is outside 50 miles.**
**Fingernail policy: Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care- refusal to remove nails will lead to termination of contract
**CHEMO CERT PREFERRED, NOT REQ


Unit Information
" Unit Type: PCU Oncology (5 North)
" Primary Patient Population: Adult Oncology PCU and Trauma PCU patients
" Number of Beds: 18
Experience Requirements

" Minimum 1 year of experience required yes
" First-time travelers are accepted?? yes
" Is both Oncology and PCU experience required, or is strong PCU experience without Oncology experience acceptable? oncology preferred
" Charge nurse experience required? If so, is 1 year minimum correct? not required
Certifications
" BLS Required
" ACLS Required
" ONS/ONCC Required or Preferred? (current preferred, not required)
Ratios
" Days: 1:4-1:5
" Nights: 1:4-1:5
Shifts
" 12-hour shifts
" 0630a 7:00p
" 0630p 7:00a
" Every other weekend
" Self-scheduling - but will balance to the needs of the unit
Floating
" Travelers float to other Med/Surg and PCU units? yes
" Float assignments remain at the same level of care? yes
Orientation
" Two days of unit orientation? yes
Drips & Skills
Can you confirm:
" RNs occasionally titrate Insulin and Cardizem drips? yes
" Common drips/medications include:
o Chemotherapy
o Heparin
o Cardizem
o Protonix
" Any additional titratable drips travelers should be comfortable managing?
Respiratory Equipment
Could you let me know what respiratory equipment travelers commonly encounter on this unit (high-flow, BiPAP, ventilators, etc.)? high flow
Equipment
" EMR: Epic
" IV Pumps: Alaris
" Lyko lifts available in even-numbered rooms with additional lift equipment available
Support Staff
" Nursing Assistants
" Charge Nurse
" PT/OT
" RN Case Manager
" Social Worker
" Educator
" Dietitian

Patient Experience
" Hourly rounding and bedside shift report is a key patient experience focus.
Team Culture
One of my favorite notes was:
"We look for nurses who genuinely care for patients, come to work with a positive attitude, and embrace teamwork. We care for a very diverse patient population and treat every patient with respect. We care for oncology patients from diagnosis through remission or provide compassionate end-