Position Summary:

Position Highlights:  NT4 Ortho-Urology Surgical Unit

Number of beds on unit: 41Patient population (age,      diagnosis, specifics about unit):  NT4 is 41- bed unit specializing in the care of acute      ortho and urology surgical patients. We are DNV certified for our hip and      knee replacement surgeries. Surgical patients on this unit includes limb      trauma patients, as well low acuity medical patients. With Carle being a      level trauma center most regional trauma patients will be admitted to this      unit.Nurse to Patient ratio:  1:4-6Department culture and      resources:  North      Tower 4 is a fast paced throughput unit that highly collaborates with      physical and occupational therapists. The average length of stay for most      patients is a max of three days, so staff can experience the entire      recovery process of the patient. We focus on being a team to provide the      best and safest care to our community. Our patients appreciate the kind      and positive reassurance they receive from our staff. Additionally      resources for the unit include: a full-time educator, part-time educator,      2 nurse supervisors, a manager, and charge nurses.

Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Wound Vacs, JP drains, Buck’s tractions, external fixators, lift equipment, orthotic devices (boots, slings, walker, etc), chest tubes, Foley/IV/Mediport insertions, Central line care and lab draws, Nursing prioritization, IV pumps, PCA pumps, Feeding pumps, SCDs, Telemetry monitoring, Patient connection