Registered Nurse (RN)-Supportive Care Unit (SCU) in Lubbock, Texas at Test New Server
Job Function: Medical
Test New Server
Lubbock, Texas, 79415, United States
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Registered Nurse (RN)-Supportive Care Unit (SCU)
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Description
The Supportive Care Unit is a 16 bed medical-surgical floor that specializes in supportive (palliative) care. Patients may be comfort care or still receive aggressive treatment. Common diagnoses are COPD, cancer, liver disease, CHF, and dementia. The unit does take overflow patients when the palliative care census is low.
The JT and Margaret Talkington Supportive Care Unit opened in October 2013. The goal of the unit is to relieve suffering and provide a peaceful, soothing environment for patients and their loved ones. The unit has extra features, including a special family dining area, children’s play area, and bathtub for patients.
Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4-5. Self-scheduling. 99% employee satisfaction.
Orientation
UMC Hospital Orientation (2 days)
UMC Nursing Orientation (3 days)
Computer documentation training (2 days)
End of Life Nursing Education Course (7 hours)
4-8 weeks of clinical orientation, depending on experience
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Lubbock, Texas, 79415, United States
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