Unit Notes:OSF ITEMS OF NOTE:

• Local Rate: Applies to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles (-$25 to regular and OT bill rates)
• OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty or need to pay for the shift
• Non-billable Orientation Hours: 12 hours, guaranteed hours will not apply during orientation REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION:
• Last four (4) digits of clinician's SSN
• Clinician's middle initial
• Requested time off
• Active IL license or confirmation that application process has been initiated
• Your candidate understands OSF is a Drug-Free Campus and they must produce a negative drug screen for all panels Unit "Critical Care"

• of Beds: 8

• Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:2-3
• Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS): BLS, ACLS
• Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Respiratory failure, post surgical, wound care, IV antibiotics, post CVA, post trauma, cardiac patients
• Experience or 'Must have' skills: PEG tube care/feedings, CVC/PICC/Midline usage and care, tracheostomy patients. Caring for sedated, ventilated patients, titrating vasopressors, sedation and pain control drips.
• Are RNs required to titrate drips: yes
• Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed, Lasix, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levophed, Dopamine, Cardizem. Most ICU level drips are applicable. Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift Does the charge nurse take an assignment House Supervisor available 24/7.
• Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit Ratios Duties: No. Nurses provide primary care in the ICU. Hospitalist &/or Intensivist in house 24/7 In the ICU 24/7 On dayshift only. Otherwise, tele-health MD available after hours.
• RT in ICU 24/7: Yes. Available in house 24/7.
• RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot: Yes to all
• Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit Are RNs required to read their own strips What brand are the tele monitors: All 8 ICU beds are hard wired Phillips telemetry monitors in the room and they are centrally monitored in the ICU by the telemetry tech posted in the ICU.
• Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling Block scheduling): 12 hr shifts, 7-730
• Weekend Requirements: Every other and to fill holes.
• Holiday Requirements: Holiday rotation and to fill holes.
• Is there a call or standby requirement: Not at this time but subject to change.
• Floating Requirements: ICU RNs may float to MS unit.
• Scrub Color/Dress Code: Scrubs only. Only OSF approved t-shirts are approved. Any color.
• How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation: Classroom orientation per OSF policy and 2 shifts on the unit with a preceptor. Cancellation Policy:12 hours per 13 weeks Charting System:EPIC BSN Required:No License to Submit:Yes Trauma Level: Care Setting:Acute Division: Shift Notes:12 Required Certifications:ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA)