RN (Registered Nurse) - First Connect
Silverdale, WA 98383
About the Job
Unit Notes
Region III: Primary to St. Michael Medical Center but if needed, travelers will be required to float throughout Region Three: St Anthony Hospital Gig Harbor, WA; St. Michael Medical Center Silverdale, WA.
Additional ***/hr when floated within Region III that s not the primary facility.
ER/Trauma Center
# beds/trauma bays 2
Do you have a Fast track yes 6 beds
Do you have a separate Triage area & do you allow/require travelers to do Triage? Triage area is separate with 5 beds, travelers can take a triage test and may be assigned although generally department staff assigned
Do you have a separate holding area in the ER or are ER holds intermixed w/in the ER? We have 18 beds within the ED designated for holding inpatients awaiting bed placement, if additional is needed they are
Do ER RN's manage their own ER holds? Yes, although inpatient RNs often float to the ED to take an inpatient assignment for ER holds
Do you have separate Psych/seclusion rooms? Yes we have a locked hall with 6 private treatment rooms
In-house Security Yes
# patients per day approximately 170-200
Ratios 1:4
Required Certifications ACLS, BLS, TNCC, PALS or ENPC
Common diagnoses/Types of patients Cardiac, Stroke, Sepsis, DKA, AMS, Respiratory, Abdominal pain, Mental Health
Experience or 'Must have' skills Will accept a traveler with 1 year of experience in a larger trauma settings.
ED Physicians/Mid-Levels Yes both
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Yes both
Nurse Aids/Paramedics/Patient sitters ED Techs, CNAs from inpatient provide for 1:1 sitters in the department
EMR Epic
RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Does RT do ABG's, breathing tx, EGS's? ED Techs do EKGs, RTs manage RT equipment Vents, CPap, Bipap, etc. RTs also complete ABGs
Is there tele on this unit? Yes Monitor Techs? Yes RNs read strips?
X-Ray or CT in the ER? Transport? Radiology department is located adjacent to the ED, transport assists with movement of patients as they are able
Phlebotomy or nurse draw Nurse or ED Tech draws primarily, lab will assist when difficult
Shifts & Scheduling Based on department needs for contracted shift, existing patterns built for traveler schedules
Weekend Requirement Every Other
Holiday Requirement Yes depending on department staffing needs
Is there a call or standby requirement? No, extra shifts available not required
Floating Requirements No
Scrub Color/Dress Code Any professional colors
Unit/Department specific orientation 1 day compliance information( 8-10 hr) with policies/education/training and 2nd day department orientation (12 hr)
Additional Notes - NO RTO for the will be considered the first full week of a travelers assignment.
Additional Questions
Notes obtained: Phone Implementation, Email, or On-Site?
Region III: Primary to St. Michael Medical Center but if needed, travelers will be required to float throughout Region Three: St Anthony Hospital Gig Harbor, WA; St. Michael Medical Center Silverdale, WA.
Additional ***/hr when floated within Region III that s not the primary facility.
ER/Trauma Center
# beds/trauma bays 2
Do you have a Fast track yes 6 beds
Do you have a separate Triage area & do you allow/require travelers to do Triage? Triage area is separate with 5 beds, travelers can take a triage test and may be assigned although generally department staff assigned
Do you have a separate holding area in the ER or are ER holds intermixed w/in the ER? We have 18 beds within the ED designated for holding inpatients awaiting bed placement, if additional is needed they are
Do ER RN's manage their own ER holds? Yes, although inpatient RNs often float to the ED to take an inpatient assignment for ER holds
Do you have separate Psych/seclusion rooms? Yes we have a locked hall with 6 private treatment rooms
In-house Security Yes
# patients per day approximately 170-200
Ratios 1:4
Required Certifications ACLS, BLS, TNCC, PALS or ENPC
Common diagnoses/Types of patients Cardiac, Stroke, Sepsis, DKA, AMS, Respiratory, Abdominal pain, Mental Health
Experience or 'Must have' skills Will accept a traveler with 1 year of experience in a larger trauma settings.
ED Physicians/Mid-Levels Yes both
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Yes both
Nurse Aids/Paramedics/Patient sitters ED Techs, CNAs from inpatient provide for 1:1 sitters in the department
EMR Epic
RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Does RT do ABG's, breathing tx, EGS's? ED Techs do EKGs, RTs manage RT equipment Vents, CPap, Bipap, etc. RTs also complete ABGs
Is there tele on this unit? Yes Monitor Techs? Yes RNs read strips?
X-Ray or CT in the ER? Transport? Radiology department is located adjacent to the ED, transport assists with movement of patients as they are able
Phlebotomy or nurse draw Nurse or ED Tech draws primarily, lab will assist when difficult
Shifts & Scheduling Based on department needs for contracted shift, existing patterns built for traveler schedules
Weekend Requirement Every Other
Holiday Requirement Yes depending on department staffing needs
Is there a call or standby requirement? No, extra shifts available not required
Floating Requirements No
Scrub Color/Dress Code Any professional colors
Unit/Department specific orientation 1 day compliance information( 8-10 hr) with policies/education/training and 2nd day department orientation (12 hr)
Additional Notes - NO RTO for the will be considered the first full week of a travelers assignment.
Additional Questions
Notes obtained: Phone Implementation, Email, or On-Site?
Source : First Connect