RN - ED

RN - Emergency Department Facility Information 337 licensed beds No Trauma Designation Not a Teaching Hospital Chest Pain Center Stroke Center Radius rule: Traveler’s permanent address must be at least 50 miles outside of home unit Unit Information Total beds: 43 8 Clinical Decision beds for Behavioral Health (unlocked) 4 additional beds on opposite side used for administration from FSED or patient holding Average daily census: 145 patients Minimum experience required: 2 years in Emergency Department First-time travelers not accepted Patient Types and Common Diagnoses General Emergency Department population including trauma stabilization for transfer, respiratory illnesses, stroke, behavioral health, acute myocardial infarction, uncontrolled diabetes, minor trauma, and more Patient age range: Pediatric to Geriatric Admission rate: 25-30% Patient Ratios RN: 1:3-4 depending on patient acuity CNA: Functions as Unit Coordinator and assists RN with patient care; ratios vary Licenses, Certifications, and Requirements RN: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI (required) TNCC (preferred) Required Skills RN: General Emergency Department skill set including but not limited to: Cardiac rhythm interpretation Experience with critical care drips Peripheral IV starts TNK/TPA administration Conscious sedation Department Support HCT/Unit Secretary: 1 per 8-10 patients Paramedic Charge nurse (floating) Patient Safety Attendants Pharmacist dedicated to ED (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.) Social Worker Scheduler Respiratory Therapist available 24/7 Emergency Department Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers, including Geriatric APP Hospitalist available 24/7 Intensivist available 24/7 Technology and Equipment Electronic Medical Record: EPIC IV Pump: Alaris Medication Dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Phillips Communication: Rover Additional equipment: Panda Infant Warmer, LUCAS device Floating Requirements Floating within the region is required as needed, including all listed facilities within scope of practice; candidates not agreeable to floating should decline Region includes multiple locations and freestanding Emergency Departments within the central division Mid-shift floating time is compensated and remains on the clock Orientation New Employee Orientation (NEO) 2 days departmental orientation Additional Information Scrub color: Navy Blue Parking: Free Work culture: Welcoming, helpful, and busy #J-18808-Ljbffr SoftPath Medical