Job Details

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.