RN (Registered Nurse)

Emergency Room Nurse

Unit Notes Candidates must be available to work 2 of the 3 major holidays. Unit: ER Fast track: Yes 5 beds (2 exam 3 bed) # beds/trauma bays: 26 # Psych/seclusion rooms: No separate rooms. 2-3 patients per day # patients per day: 40-160 Certs: BLS, ACLS, PALS Ratios: 3:1, 4:1 EMR: Cerner FirstNet Charge Nurse: Yes no patient assignment Nurse Aides/Paramedics: Aides sitter patient care. EMAs (Emergency Medical Aides) EKGs splints first aide assistance. Security/Patient sitters: 1 always in waiting area. Weekend Requirement: Every other Holidays: Yes rotate with core staff Scrub Color: Navy Blue RNs Hunter Green aides Tele/Monitor Techs: Yes no monitor techs. Must read and interpret own strips. RN monitor station in center of ER "fish bowl" area. Vents: Yes ED Physicians/Mid-Levels: 2-3 MDs plus midlevels Lab Draws: RNs do all lab draws. IV Team: None RT 24/7: Yes Pharmacy 24/7: Yes Shifts: 12 hr shifts. 0630-1900, 0730-2000, 0930-2200, 1130-2400, 1430-0300, 1830-0700. Floating: No Floor specific orientation: Education Across Lifespan Trauma module1 day with supervisor, 2 with preceptor. Common diagnosis / Types of patients: STEMI receiving center, CVA receiving center. Anything from minor complaints to trauma. Level 2 trauma center. Adults and Peds, pediatric floor in hospital, but any critical peds patients are sent to a children's hospital nearby. Patient population is low socioeconomic status. Homeless. See a lot of drug abuse. 55,000 visits per year. Must have 3-5 years of previous ED experience.