RN - ER

Emergency Department NurseThis facility is a 123-bed hospital and a Level 3 Trauma Center located in Spokane Valley, WA. It serves a smaller community while providing comprehensive emergency services.Total Beds: 21 beds, with additional space for 8 hallway and 5 fast track patients.Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years in the Emergency Department required; 5 years preferred in specialty.First-Time Travelers: Accepted.Patient Types: Geriatric population, abdominal pain, chest pain, stroke, psychiatric issues, respiratory conditions, and approximately 15% pediatric cases.Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 4 patients, organized in pods with 8 patients managed by 3 nurses.Thrombolytic therapy (TNK)Conscious sedationChest tubes managementCentral lines insertionBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB)NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)Technicians: 3 available on day shifts and night shifts, trained in phlebotomy and able to perform peripheral sticks.Support Staff: 24-7 receptionist and healthcare unit coordinator available.Resource Support: Critical care and departmental floats are available if needed.Respiratory Therapy: Available 24-7.Hospitalist Coverage: 24-7 availability.Telemetry Monitoring: Provided both at the bedside and at the nurse's station.Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: EPIC (mandatory).IV Pumps: Alaris.Medication Dispensing: Pyxis system.Orientation Duration: 1 week, including NEO, EPIC training, skills assessment, general site orientation, and up to 3 precepted shifts.Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend.Holiday Expectation: 1 holiday per contract period.Request Time Off (RTO): Approval available for up to 7 days.Shift Types:Days: Various shifts (7a-7p, 7a-3p, 8a-4p, 9a-7p)Mid-shifts: Various shifts (10-10, 11-11, 12-12, 1-1, 3-3, 4p-2a)Nights: 7p-7aScrub Color: Any professional color is acceptable.Parking: Free for all personnel.Cardiac Procedures: Interventional radiology available for procedures, but all cardiac catheterization patients will be transferred to a nearby facility as the local center does not operate a 24-hour cath lab.Join a dedicated team of professionals who work collaboratively to provide outstanding patient experiences and care in a supportive environment.