Unit Specifics:
Number of Beds : 30 22 Acute Care 8 Stepdown
Patient Ratios :6:1 on Acute Care 4:1 on Neuro stepdown
Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability): 1 RN Charge is over all of 10 tower, 1-2 Techs and a unit secretary.
Type of equipment: Acute Care side: Vital sign machine, high flow oxygen, chest tubes, suction, and various drips. All things stroke. Neuro stepdown: Vapotherm, Bipap, Trachs, titrating cardiac drips.
Documentation system: Meditech
Scheduling requirements: This depends on schedule, Weekends shifts are required.
Floating policy:. Experience nurses can float after orientation.
Patient Experience requirements: Bedside shift report, personal connection, and daily huddle.
Hospital Specifics-
Certifications: BLS for Acute Care BLS and ACLS for Neuro Stepdown.
