Emergency Dept RN
San Antonio, TX
The Judge Group
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Unit Information: Methodist Hospital Adult ED

Location:

Address:7700 Floyd Curl Dr

Floor: 1st

Building:Main

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s):

· Number of Beds - 86

· Number of Staff – 105

· Type of staff:

o Day Shift – 7rns, CNC additional staff brought in q 2 hours 18-20 RNs total during peak hours

o Night Shift – 6-7 Rns, CNC

· Patient Ratios – Acuity based. Typical is 4:1 but will surge when needed.

· Type of equipment – Standard ER

· EMR – Meditech

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set Most recruited for:

Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

· Expertise in caring for an acute population

· Experience with Meditech

· “Can do” attitude, lots of energy

· Great communication skills

Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first.

· Trauma center experience

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):

· Airway and Respiratory Procedures · Oxygen administration · Suctioning (oral, nasopharyngeal, tracheal) · Bag-valve-mask ventilation · Airway positioning and adjunct placement (OPA/NPA) · Assist with rapid sequence intubation (RSI) · Endotracheal tube management · Ventilator initiation and monitoring · CPAP/BiPAP setup and monitoring · Capnography monitoring · Chest tube setup and management · Needle thoracostomy assistance · Tracheostomy care and emergency management · Vascular Access Procedures · Peripheral IV insertion (including ultrasound-guided IVs) · Central line assistance · Intraosseous (IO) insertion · Arterial line assistance and monitoring · Blood specimen collection · Blood cultures · Venipuncture · Accessing implanted ports · PICC line management · Trauma Procedures · Primary and secondary trauma assessment · Cervical collar application · Spinal immobilization · Pelvic binder application · Tourniquet application · Hemorrhage control and wound packing · Trauma resuscitation participation · Massive transfusion protocol implementation · Chest tube monitoring · Compartment syndrome monitoring · Burn assessment and management · Trauma activation coordination · Dressing application · Staple and suture removal · Assist with laceration repair · Skin adhesive application · Splint application · Traction setup assistance · Fracture stabilization · Orthopedic reduction assistance · Cast care education · Emergency Procedures · Procedural sedation monitoring · Emergency childbirth assistance · Disaster response procedures · Hazmat decontamination assistance · Violence/restraint management · Behavioral emergency interventions · Point-of-care testing · Glucose testing · Specimen collection and handling · Urine catheterization

Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary

· Nasogastric tube insertion · Orogastric tube insertion · Gastric decompression · Foley catheter insertion · Straight catheterization · Continuous bladder irrigation setup · Ostomy assessment and care · Pediatric Emergency Procedures · Pediatric IV insertion · Pediatric resuscitation · Broselow tape utilization · Neonatal stabilization · Pediatric procedural sedation monitoring · Pediatric medication dosing verification

Specialized Level II Trauma Center Skills

· Massive transfusion protocols · Advanced burn stabilization · Amputation management · Crush injury management · Perform triage assessments · Prioritize patient flow · Coordinate trauma activations

· Other Skills

· Manage sepsis alerts · Activate stroke/STEMI alerts · Conduct patient education · Coordinate transfers · Cardiac and Critical Care Procedures · 12-lead ECG acquisition and interpretation basics · Continuous cardiac monitoring

· Defibrillation · Synchronized cardioversion · Transcutaneous pacing · ACLS resuscitation · Code blue participation · Post-cardiac arrest care · STEMI protocol activation · Vasopressor administration and titration · Critical medication infusions · Medication Administration · IV push medications · Continuous IV infusions · Blood product administration · Procedural sedation medication administration · Pain management medications · Emergency medication administration · Thrombolytic administration (per protocol) · Rapid blood transfusion setup · Neurological Emergencies · Stroke assessments (NIHSS) · Stroke alert activation · Neuro checks · Seizure management · Conscious sedation monitoring · Wound and Orthopedic Procedures · Wound irrigation

Best personality Fit:

· Positive attitude · Kindness

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

· ACLS, PALS, BLS, TNCC, ENPC, NIH, CPI

Floating Area(s):

· n/a

Dress Code:

· Scrub Color/Attire - Navy blue scrub tops, bottoms, and jacket.

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.

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Weekends and On call(if any)

· Must pick up 4 week end shift per month.