RN - Emergency Department (ER/ED)

RN - Emergency Department (ER/ED)

Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is Mission Health’s flagship hospital, licensed for 815 beds. Healthgrades named Mission Hospital as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals from 2020-2023, identifying the top 1% of hospitals in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade recognized Mission Hospital with an A, nationally recognizing Mission Hospital’s achievements in protecting patients and providing safer healthcare. Mission Hospital also earned the prestigious Magnet Designation in November 2020, the highest international honor that distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous nursing excellence standards.

We are the region’s referral center for the only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit. And Mission Children’s Hospital, the region’s only children’s hospital, including a pediatric emergency room providing 30 pediatric subspecialists. We serve as the busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas. Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region. Earned a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes.

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Hospital: Mission

Location: Emergency Department

Address: 509 Biltmore Avenue

Unit Name: ER

Building: Mission Hospital

Cost Center: 780

General Information

Unit Specifics:

• Number of Beds: 101
• Patient Ratios: 4:1 typically- medical, up to 7:1 on ED behavioral holds
• Unit staffing description-Techs available- work in cardiac monitoring unit and the internal processing area, triage, Unit clerks days and nights
• Type of equipment: Baxter pumps, GE monitors
• Documentation system: Cerner
• Scheduling requirements: Every other weekend, can’t commit to block scheduling, scheduling must meet the needs of the dept.
• Floating policy: No floating outside of the ED but must be open to floating to all sections in the ED.
• Patient Experience requirements: AIDET, Respectful behavior, Pt Experience to each patient, Boards updated with info and pt updated throughout visit

Hospital Specifics:

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS, ENPC
• Hiring profile: 2 years experience in Level 2 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, high volume 100,000 visit ED. Previous HCA experience preferred. Must have: 2 years experience as a nurse with at least 1-year experience in ER setting, teamwork mentality, ability to coach and give feedback in real time. Flexibility to work in all areas of the ED.
• Advanced skills needed: Procedures performed on unit: Certifications Required: See above
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs
• Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines. Attendance policy will be provided day 1.

Awards/Recognition:

Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards. Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc. This department is known for teamwork and their welcoming personalities. Our group enjoys serving our ever multi-cultural community with over 120 languages in our zip code.

No. of Positions: 1/1. Position creation reason: Contractor Replacement Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks: 91