RN - ER

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)This facility features a 123-bed capacity and operates as a Level 3 Trauma Center, providing essential services to the Spokane Valley community. With a focus on teamwork and high-quality patient care, the facility includes a smaller community hospital specifically designed to cater to diverse patient needs.General InformationEmergency Department Capacity: 21 beds, 8 hallway beds, 5 fast track beds, and an additional 4-12 outpatient overflow bedsExperience Required: Minimum of 2 years in Emergency Department; 5 years preferred in specialtyFirst-time Travelers: AcceptedPatient DemographicsThe Emergency Department serves a varied patient population, including:Geriatric patientsPatients with abdominal painChest pain casesStrokesPsychiatric emergenciesRespiratory issuesApproximately 15% pediatric casesPatient RatiosThe nurse-to-patient ratio is set at 1:4, with patient care organized into pods accommodating 8 patients among 3 nurses.Required SkillsThrombolytic therapy (TNK)Conscious sedationChest tube managementCentral line placementLicensure & CertificationsBLS (Basic Life Support)ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)CPI or MOAB (Crisis Prevention Intervention or Management of Aggressive Behavior)NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)Unit SupportTechs with phlebotomy certification available 24/7Receptionist/HUC coverage around the clockCharge nurse presence at all timesIV/VAT team available Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 4:30 PMRespiratory Therapy available 24/7Hospitalist services available around the clockTelemetry monitoring at the bedside and nurse's stationTechnology & EquipmentElectronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC (experience required)IV Pumps: AlarisMedication Dispensing: PyxisFloating & OrientationNo floating policy appliesOrientation program includes 1 week of training along with NEO, EPIC training, skills check-off, and 2-3 precepted shiftsMHS Tele Test is required prior to arrivalScheduling InformationWeekend Rotation: Every other weekendHoliday Expectations: One holiday per contractApproval of RTO: Up to 7 days can be approvedShift DetailsDays: 7 AM - 7 PM, 7 AM - 3 PM, 8 AM - 4 PM, 9 AM - 7 PMMids: 10 AM - 10 PM, 11 AM - 11 PM, 12 PM - 12 AM, 1 PM - 1 AM, 3 PM - 3 AM, 4 PM - 2 AMNights: 7 PM - 7 AMAdditional Notes