FAQs
4 North is a 32 bed cardio/thoracic/telemetry Unit.
| Who is the nursing manager of 4 North? |
Sue Phelps,RN,BSN
Tel 801-581-2947
Email
| Is it fun to work at 4 North? Why? |
Absolutely. 4 North is a fun team that are experienced and take their
roles very seriously. It is a great place to learn, work and also many
opportunities for advancement.
| How is the staffing ratio at 4 North? |
4 North is well staffed with an average of 1:4 nurse patient ratio on day shift
and 1:5 on nights.
| How flexible is the schedule
at 4 North? |
It is a self-scheduling policy where staff schedule their own shifts on
an eight week basis.
| Are there opportunities for growth
at 4 North? |
Yes, there are many educational advancement opportunities that a staff can go
into such as ACLS preceptorship, Telemetry educator, LVAD educator or join the
many committees that have been established.
| What are the committees at 4 North? |
- Reward and Recognition
- Self-Scheduling
- Patient Care Council
- Education.
- Unit Based Council.
| How extensive is the orientation
program for new nurses? |
The orientation program is a 6 week program where new staff are oriented on the floor with a preceptor.
- 6 week 1:1 orientation with a preceptor.
- 6 weeks same schedule as preceptor with your own patient load.
- 4 months continuing education classes that help you specialize in cardio/thoracic nursing.
| What is the role of a Charge Nurse? program for new nurses? |
The CN is in charge of the smooth running of the floor and to organize
the workflow including staffing issues and a resource person.
| What other disciplinaries are involved in patient care? program for new nurses? |
Preventive Cardiology, pharmacy, respiratory, case management, social work, dietary, PT/OT and others.
| What is the heparin protocol? program for new nurses? |
The heparin protocol is a pre-authorized heparin drip dosing and is available for reference in every nursing chart. The first initial dose has to be prescribed by the physician
| What needs to be done to prepare for bedside cardioversion? program for new nurses? |
Refer to the pre-printed checklist available at the nursing station.
Basically the patient is to be NPO, good IV access with NS to KVO,
crash cart and blood pressure machines at bedside including a continous
pulse oximeter. Pre-medicate as ordered and document in sedation/analgesic
pre-printed form. RT or anesthesiologist to be present during procedure with
attending doctor.
| Who is eligible to be a Charge Nurse? program for new nurses? |
Any 4 North RN who is telemetry and ACLS certified and have gone through
an orientation and completed a minimum of 6-9 months.
