Hospice Inpatient Unit

This is a new IPU opening up. From what I've been told they may have an aid for a portion of the day, just until the baths/linen changes are completed.

I thought that 1:8 was kind of high but haven't done this before. When I worked at a NH a few years ago, we had GIP patients there. I worked 23 NH patients along with any GIP patients we may have. Sometimes there weren't any and others we could have three. That seemed to work well but we could call the hospice if there were "Issues" and their nurse would come to assist. I just don't want to get in over my head. I know charting needs to be completed every two hours on each GIP patient, and I'm sure family dynamics could take up time.

If any of you who work the IPU could give me an idea of a "typical" day it may assist me in making a decision. The 12 hour shifts are drawing me in plus I won't have to worry about driving around the city. (I'm new and not real familiar with getting around yet.)

Thanks!

Ok, here is an update. Finally got to speak to the Exec Director today.

15 Beds, although they say that not all beds will be filled in the beginning they plan on each nurse having 4 patients, CNA from 8-5, will also have a nurse manager there who is to jump in if the need is there. Three 12 hour shifts per week. I guess wrong info was given to me last week I believe this sounds better?? Will still have to interview for the position.

Any thoughts with the new information.