"* * 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 * *

　　Unit / Location / Floor Designation: Ortho and Oncology Medical Surgical 4th floor

　　Level of Care (ICU, PCU, MS, Med-Tele,

　　etc.): Medical Surgical

　　Number of Beds: 58

　　Patient Population (Adult, Peds, Mixed): Adults

　　RN Ratio (Days): Med-Surg-5 to 1

　　RN Ratio (Nights): Med-Surg-6 to 1

　　Shifts Available (8-hour, 12-hour): 12 hour

　　Shift Times (7A, 7P, etc): 1830-0700

　　Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend

　　Type of Staff Scheduling:

　　RN's work in a Team Model with Nursing Assistants. Smart Square is our staffing tool using 6 week schedule periods.

　　Scrub/Uniform Color: Navy

　　Typical Orientation Period: One week per unit (2 weeks)

　　Nursing Assisant Support (Yes / No): Yes

　　Charge Nurse (Yes / No): Yes

　　Hands Free (Yes / No): Yes-availabilty ( hoyer & sit stand)

　　Additional Unit Support Staff (Educators, etc):

　　Educators, supervisors, patient companions, Student Nurse techs, Physical and Occupational therapy, Ortho nurse navigator

　　Common Patient Diagnosis:

　　Orthopedic surgeries ( knee, hip, shoulder), Orthopedic injuries, Oncology, Post Surgicals such as hysterectomies, breast reonrtuction, plastic surgery, Urological cases and abdominal cases. Behavioral patients awaiting medical clearance

　　Common Drips / Medications:

　　Heparin gtt, blood products

　　Specialty Certifications Required (Yes /

　　No): No

　　Other Needed Competencies: BLS

　　EMR System: EPIC

　　IV Pumps: Alaris

　　Specialty Equipment Available:

　　Code Carts, LUCAS Machines, hoyer lift, Sit and Stand

　　Unit Challenges:

　　Staffing, Quick turnaround of patients

　　Are Staff Required to Float? If so, where?

　　Yes-2 Med-Surg Units and PCU

　　Patient Experience Challenges / Focus:

　　Post operative patients meeting goals to be ready for discharge home. Lots of patient movement on unit, many discharges and admissions.

　　Additional Unit Specific Information: What qualities do you look for when hiring new nurses? What makes a nurse successful on this unit? What are some of the different cultural patient populations served on the unit?

　　Looking for orthopedic and medical surgical experience. Must have flexibility and resilience in stressful situations. Great organizational and communications skills. Ability to do team nursing in a fast paced environment. Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility for ongoing development, practice, and education. Maintains a safe work environment. Fosters a collaborative environment in support of the nursing profession

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　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.