Procedures performed on unit: Med administration to include IV’s, PICC, PEG tube admin; Bladder scans, Trach care, Tube feeding, Foley cath, Bladder irrigation, Blood Administration
Schedule Information
Scheduling requirements: 12 hr shifts, every other weekend
Floating policy: may be floated to other Med Surg depts.
Unit Specifics: Number of Beds: 35, Patient Ratios: 5-7:1
Unit staffing description: Techs per census, usually 2-4
Type of equipment: Vitals machine, Baxter IV pumps, SCD’s, Bladder scanner
Documentation system: Meditech
Additional Details
Dress Code: Navy blue or white solid scrubs
Awards/Recognition: Tour of Easy Street - [URL removed for sensitive content]
Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Opportunity to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to include Nursing, Physical therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech therapy, Physiatrist and Physician Assistant, and Neuropsychologist to impact patient functional improvements and achieve patient goals for functional independence.