Our Emergency Department follows the split flow model with direct bedding. We have a “quick look” RN and a Rapid Track out of 2 rooms during peak times. CHI-Franciscan’s Virtual ICU helps monitor our critically ill patients in the Emergency Department by providing a 2nd set of eyes by experienced ICU RNs who follow those patients from a distance. Our physicians and RNs practice a dual assessment model where both are present in a patient’s room to assess and set a plan of care collaboratively. Our staff have a close working relationship with the local EMS and we function as a Level IV Trauma facility with an EMS Bay Station and work proactively on disaster drills.
St. Anthony Hospital enjoys the benefits of being part of the CHI Franciscan Health family of hospitals and other health care services providing care to our communities throughout the beautiful South Puget Sound Region of Western Washington. Recreational opportunities abound here – we offer water sports, skiing, hiking, shopping, fine dining, theater and an overall excellent quality of life.
Staffing:
The management structure of the Emergency Department consists of an experienced Clinical Manager, a RN-Clinical Coordinator and one Charge Nurse who oversee the department. The staff is comprised of RN’s and Emergency Room Technicians with support services provided by an ED Pharmacist and Medication Reconciliation Technician 7 days a week. RN’s are assigned by rooms and typically have a 1:4 RN to patient ratio with support from Emergency Room Technicians.
Our newly opened Emergency Department is the second largest in the state of Washington, and offers 52 state of the art private treatment rooms. The open floor model allows for greater visibility, patient safety, and supports our team nursing approach. Doctors, Nurses, ED Techs, and Social Workers collaborate to provide our patients with the best in emergency care. Critical patients can be transferred and received by helicopter with a helipad located on the hospital rooftop. We are certified by the Joint Commission as a Cardiac and Stroke Center and are designated as a Level III Trauma Center with 2 private bays for providing critical care. The front end process includes 6 Fast track and 5 triage rooms with assigned doctors and nurses to support rapid assessment and treatment. Our staff pride themselves in providing excellent emergency care to the community in which we live and serve.
Staffing:
Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth. Demonstrates self-accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements.
Provides health care education and guidance to patient and their families. Educates regarding results, findings and diagnoses to patient and the patient’s family within scope of practice.
Incentives: Sign on bonus for experienced external RN's new to CHI Franciscan. For more information please contact Mary Ross - MaryRoss2@chifranciscan.org
Our newly opened Emergency Department is the second largest in the state of Washington, and offers 52 state of the art private treatment rooms. The open floor model allows for greater visibility, patient safety, and supports our team nursing approach. Doctors, Nurses, ED Techs, and Social Workers collaborate to provide our patients with the best in emergency care. Critical patients can be transferred and received by helicopter with a helipad located on the hospital rooftop. We are certified by the Joint Commission as a Cardiac and Stroke Center and are designated as a Level III Trauma Center with 2 private bays for providing critical care. The front end process includes 6 Fast track and 5 triage rooms with assigned doctors and nurses to support rapid assessment and treatment. Our staff pride themselves in providing excellent emergency care to the community in which we live and serve.
Staffing:
Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth. Demonstrates self-accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements.
Provides health care education and guidance to patient and their families. Educates regarding results, findings and diagnoses to patient and the patient’s family within scope of practice.
Pay Scale: $38.26 - $58.53
Shift: 12:45pm - 1:15am
Core Schedule: Week 1 & 3 Sun, Tue, Wed; Week 2 & 4 Thu, Fri, Sat
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Emergency Department Clinical Coordinator, the Emergency Department RN I performs duties by applying professional nursing theory and principles, and utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care given to patients in the ED. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team in providing patient care. Demonstrates clinical, organizational, and communication skills in dealing with patients, families, and other health care workers. On call with a 30 minute response time is required in this position.
Essential Duties Include the Following:
- Observes, collects and records data related to patient’s biophysical, psychosocial, environmental and self-care ability, as well as educational and discharge planning needs as indicated.
- Analyzes assessment findings and test results to provide the basis for planning timely and effective nursing interventions.
- Implements an age-appropriate plan of care in conjunction with the physician, the patient, the patient’s family and/or significant others and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. Incorporates patients’ individual social, emotional and cultural needs into the planning and teaching process.
- Documents and utilizes patient data to measure progress toward attainment of patient outcomes and patient goals.
- Documents the care given in a complete and timely manner.
- Effectively cares for psychiatric patients.
- Effectively manages and utilizes sophisticated equipment associated with Emergency Department care. Ensures that equipment is available, in proper place, and maintained in a working condition.
- Accurately assigns triage category. Reassess patients in waiting area based on triage acuity guidelines and re-categorizes them as appropriate.
- Monitors hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interprets the results.
- Anticipates and acts quickly in emergency patient care situations.
- Communicates significant data effectively to other staff as well as family/significant others as appropriate. Identifies the learning needs of the patient and/or significant others, and initiates measures to meet those needs within the patient’s assessed learning abilities.
- Completes documentation related to teaching intervention.
- Administers medications according to hospital policies/procedure to ensure patient safety Follows safe medication administration practices using the 5 R’s: Right Medication, Right Patient, Right Dose, Right Route, and Right Time.
- Provides for and follows precautions to ensure patient safety as well as infection control. Utilizes safety equipment according to hospital policies to ensure for own and co-workers’ safety needs.
Pay Scale: $38.26 - $58.53
Shift: Full-Time, 2:45pm - 3:15am
Core Schedule: Week 1&3: Thur, Fri, Sat; Week 2&4: Sun, Mon, Wed
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Emergency Department Clinical Coordinator, the Emergency Department RN I performs duties by applying professional nursing theory and principles, and utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care given to patients in the ED. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team in providing patient care. Demonstrates clinical, organizational, and communication skills in dealing with patients, families, and other health care workers. On call with a 30 minute response time is required in this position.
Essential Duties Include the Following:
- Observes, collects and records data related to patient’s biophysical, psychosocial, environmental and self-care ability, as well as educational and discharge planning needs as indicated.
- Analyzes assessment findings and test results to provide the basis for planning timely and effective nursing interventions.
- Implements an age-appropriate plan of care in conjunction with the physician, the patient, the patient’s family and/or significant others and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. Incorporates patients’ individual social, emotional and cultural needs into the planning and teaching process.
- Documents and utilizes patient data to measure progress toward attainment of patient outcomes and patient goals.
- Documents the care given in a complete and timely manner.
- Effectively cares for psychiatric patients.
- Effectively manages and utilizes sophisticated equipment associated with Emergency Department care. Ensures that equipment is available, in proper place, and maintained in a working condition.
- Accurately assigns triage category. Reassess patients in waiting area based on triage acuity guidelines and re-categorizes them as appropriate.
- Monitors hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interprets the results.
- Anticipates and acts quickly in emergency patient care situations.
- Communicates significant data effectively to other staff as well as family/significant others as appropriate. Identifies the learning needs of the patient and/or significant others, and initiates measures to meet those needs within the patient’s assessed learning abilities.
- Completes documentation related to teaching intervention.
- Administers medications according to hospital policies/procedure to ensure patient safety Follows safe medication administration practices using the 5 R’s: Right Medication, Right Patient, Right Dose, Right Route, and Right Time.
- Provides for and follows precautions to ensure patient safety as well as infection control. Utilizes safety equipment according to hospital policies to ensure for own and co-workers’ safety needs.
Pay Scale: $38.26 - $58.53
Shift: 6:45pm - 7:15am
Core Schedule: Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Emergency Department Clinical Coordinator, the Emergency Department RN I performs duties by applying professional nursing theory and principles, and utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care given to patients in the ED. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team in providing patient care. Demonstrates clinical, organizational, and communication skills in dealing with patients, families, and other health care workers. On call with a 30 minute response time is required in this position.
Essential Duties Include the Following:
- Observes, collects and records data related to patient’s biophysical, psychosocial, environmental and self-care ability, as well as educational and discharge planning needs as indicated.
- Analyzes assessment findings and test results to provide the basis for planning timely and effective nursing interventions.
- Implements an age-appropriate plan of care in conjunction with the physician, the patient, the patient’s family and/or significant others and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. Incorporates patients’ individual social, emotional and cultural needs into the planning and teaching process.
- Documents and utilizes patient data to measure progress toward attainment of patient outcomes and patient goals.
- Documents the care given in a complete and timely manner.
- Effectively cares for psychiatric patients.
- Effectively manages and utilizes sophisticated equipment associated with Emergency Department care. Ensures that equipment is available, in proper place, and maintained in a working condition.
- Accurately assigns triage category. Reassess patients in waiting area based on triage acuity guidelines and re-categorizes them as appropriate.
- Monitors hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interprets the results.
- Anticipates and acts quickly in emergency patient care situations.
- Communicates significant data effectively to other staff as well as family/significant others as appropriate. Identifies the learning needs of the patient and/or significant others, and initiates measures to meet those needs within the patient’s assessed learning abilities.
- Completes documentation related to teaching intervention.
- Administers medications according to hospital policies/procedure to ensure patient safety Follows safe medication administration practices using the 5 R’s: Right Medication, Right Patient, Right Dose, Right Route, and Right Time.
- Provides for and follows precautions to ensure patient safety as well as infection control. Utilizes safety equipment according to hospital policies to ensure for own and co-workers’ safety needs.
Pay Scale: $38.26 - $58.53
Shift: Full-Time, 1:45pm - 2:15am
Core Schedule: Week 1&3 Sun, Mon, Tue; Week 2&4 Wed, Fri, Sat
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Emergency Department Clinical Coordinator, the Emergency Department RN I performs duties by applying professional nursing theory and principles, and utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care given to patients in the ED. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team in providing patient care. Demonstrates clinical, organizational, and communication skills in dealing with patients, families, and other health care workers. On call with a 30 minute response time is required in this position.
Essential Duties Include the Following:
- Observes, collects and records data related to patient’s biophysical, psychosocial, environmental and self-care ability, as well as educational and discharge planning needs as indicated.
- Analyzes assessment findings and test results to provide the basis for planning timely and effective nursing interventions.
- Implements an age-appropriate plan of care in conjunction with the physician, the patient, the patient’s family and/or significant others and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. Incorporates patients’ individual social, emotional and cultural needs into the planning and teaching process.
- Documents and utilizes patient data to measure progress toward attainment of patient outcomes and patient goals.
- Documents the care given in a complete and timely manner.
- Effectively cares for psychiatric patients.
- Effectively manages and utilizes sophisticated equipment associated with Emergency Department care. Ensures that equipment is available, in proper place, and maintained in a working condition.
- Accurately assigns triage category. Reassess patients in waiting area based on triage acuity guidelines and re-categorizes them as appropriate.
- Monitors hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interprets the results.
- Anticipates and acts quickly in emergency patient care situations.
- Communicates significant data effectively to other staff as well as family/significant others as appropriate. Identifies the learning needs of the patient and/or significant others, and initiates measures to meet those needs within the patient’s assessed learning abilities.
- Completes documentation related to teaching intervention.
- Administers medications according to hospital policies/procedure to ensure patient safety Follows safe medication administration practices using the 5 R’s: Right Medication, Right Patient, Right Dose, Right Route, and Right Time.
- Provides for and follows precautions to ensure patient safety as well as infection control. Utilizes safety equipment according to hospital policies to ensure for own and co-workers’ safety needs.
Pay Scale: $38.26 - $58.53
Shift: Full Time, 6:45pm - 7:15am
Core Schedule: Week 1&3 Thu, Fri, Sat; Week 2&4 Sun, Wed, Thu
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Emergency Department Clinical Coordinator, the Emergency Department RN I performs duties by applying professional nursing theory and principles, and utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care given to patients in the ED. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team in providing patient care. Demonstrates clinical, organizational, and communication skills in dealing with patients, families, and other health care workers. On call with a 30 minute response time is required in this position.
Essential Duties Include the Following:
- Observes, collects and records data related to patient’s biophysical, psychosocial, environmental and self-care ability, as well as educational and discharge planning needs as indicated.
- Analyzes assessment findings and test results to provide the basis for planning timely and effective nursing interventions.
- Implements an age-appropriate plan of care in conjunction with the physician, the patient, the patient’s family and/or significant others and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. Incorporates patients’ individual social, emotional and cultural needs into the planning and teaching process.
- Documents and utilizes patient data to measure progress toward attainment of patient outcomes and patient goals.
- Documents the care given in a complete and timely manner.
- Effectively cares for psychiatric patients.
- Effectively manages and utilizes sophisticated equipment associated with Emergency Department care. Ensures that equipment is available, in proper place, and maintained in a working condition.
- Accurately assigns triage category. Reassess patients in waiting area based on triage acuity guidelines and re-categorizes them as appropriate.
- Monitors hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interprets the results.
- Anticipates and acts quickly in emergency patient care situations.
- Communicates significant data effectively to other staff as well as family/significant others as appropriate. Identifies the learning needs of the patient and/or significant others, and initiates measures to meet those needs within the patient’s assessed learning abilities.
- Completes documentation related to teaching intervention.
- Administers medications according to hospital policies/procedure to ensure patient safety Follows safe medication administration practices using the 5 R’s: Right Medication, Right Patient, Right Dose, Right Route, and Right Time.
- Provides for and follows precautions to ensure patient safety as well as infection control. Utilizes safety equipment according to hospital policies to ensure for own and co-workers’ safety needs.
Related Skills: emergency nursing, trauma, injury, chest pain, back pain, abdominal pain, upper respiratory infection, influenza, nausea, fever, gastric pain, wounds, orthopedic breaks, muscle strains, medication management, pain management, assessment, prioritization, rapid response, cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction (mi), congestive heart failure (chf), emergency nurses association, ena #missioncritical
Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible position!
Pay Scale: $38.26 - $58.53
Shift: Full-Time, 9:45am - 10:15pm
Core Schedule: Weeks 1&3: Thursday, Friday, Saturday | Weeks 2&4: Sunday, Monday, Thursday
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Emergency Department Clinical Coordinator, the Emergency Department RN III performs duties by applying professional nursing theory and principles, and utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care given to patients in the ED. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team in providing patient care. Demonstrates clinical, organizational, and communication skills in dealing with patients, families, and other health care workers. On call with a 30 minute response time is required in this position.
Essential Duties Include the Following:
- Observes, collects and records data related to patient’s biophysical, psychosocial, environmental and self-care ability, as well as educational and discharge planning needs as indicated.
- Analyzes assessment findings and test results to provide the basis for planning timely and effective nursing interventions.
- Implements an age-appropriate plan of care in conjunction with the physician, the patient, the patient’s family and/or significant others and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. Incorporates patients’ individual social, emotional and cultural needs into the planning and teaching process.
- Documents and utilizes patient data to measure progress toward attainment of patient outcomes and patient goals.
- Documents the care given in a complete and timely manner.
- Effectively cares for psychiatric patients.
- Effectively manages and utilizes sophisticated equipment associated with Emergency Department care. Ensures that equipment is available, in proper place, and maintained in a working condition.
- Accurately assigns triage category. Reassess patients in waiting area based on triage acuity guidelines and re-categorizes them as appropriate.
- Monitors hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interprets the results.
- Anticipates and acts quickly in emergency patient care situations.
- Communicates significant data effectively to other staff as well as family/significant others as appropriate. Identifies the learning needs of the patient and/or significant others, and initiates measures to meet those needs within the patient’s assessed learning abilities.
- Completes documentation related to teaching intervention.
- Administers medications according to hospital policies/procedure to ensure patient safety Follows safe medication administration practices using the 5 R’s: Right Medication, Right Patient, Right Dose, Right Route, and Right Time.
- Provides for and follows precautions to ensure patient safety as well as infection control. Utilizes safety equipment according to hospital policies to ensure for own and co-workers’ safety needs.
What We Have To Offer To You
- The opportunity to work as a member of an excellent team that treats a variety of patients, including stroke center and cardiac center patients
- De-escalation training
- 8, 10 and 12-hour shift options
- No on-call time required
- Financial support for specialty certifications
- Tuition assistance for advanced degrees
- Opportunities for career growth within the growing and highly successful CHI Franciscan Health system
- Competitive wages, incentives and a generous employee benefits program
Job Summary
You will be responsible for providing care for emergency patients presenting with a wide variety of medical conditions across a diverse population. This work includes assessing, stabilizing, and managing patients with varying acuity and conditions, from minor/non urgent to critical/emergent.
Expectations:
- Provide a variety of routine tasks and direct patient care to support our patients and our clinical teams.
- Answer call lights and unit phone to assist with questions and concerns from patients and family members.
- Communicate, monitor and document pertinent patient information
- Assist with admission, transfers, transporting, lifting, and discharge of patients
- Make rounds and respond promptly to patients, families, and clinical team requests.
- Work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
- Assist in organization, cleaning, and safety of the unit and patient rooms
Shift Requirments:
•4 shifts per month
•1 weekend shift per month
•1 holiday per year
Float Position: Freestanding ED - Conroe, Woodlands, Huntsville
Expectations:
- Provide a variety of routine tasks and direct patient care to support our patients and our clinical teams.
- Answer call lights and unit phone to assist with questions and concerns from patients and family members.
- Communicate, monitor and document pertinent patient information
- Assist with admission, transfers, transporting, lifting, and discharge of patients
- Make rounds and respond promptly to patients, families, and clinical team requests.
- Work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
- Assist in organization, cleaning, and safety of the unit and patient rooms
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assess patients with traumatic medical conditions with findings reflected in the patient record.
- Triages, prioritizes, and anticipates patients’ needs. Develops a plan of care.
- Provides ongoing evaluation, altering the plan of care as indicated. Documents findings and interventions.
- Implements interventions consistent with protocols documenting response to treatment.
- Prepares equipment and supplies. Checks medical equipment and supplies on a daily basis, restocking and cleaning the rig after each transport.
- Operates required vehicle(s) in a safe manner to perform required duties of the position. Provides stand-by EMS service at events.
- Assists with station duties.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists with the mentoring of students affiliated with the School of EMS.
- Assists in the orientation of new staff.
- Provides patient care in the Emergency Department or critical care units when not performing functions related to the ambulance services.
- Assists in meeting requests for difficult peripheral line insertions for hospital in-patients.
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As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient’s individual physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits.
Additional responsibilities for this RN role include:
- Monitoring patients’ conditions and assessing their needs
- Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
- Administering patients’ medications and providing treatments according to physicians’ orders
- Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
As an Emergency Room Registered Nurse, you often find yourself working against the clock to save a life. Every moment counts. Your quick thinking and medical training determine the outcome and quality of a patient’s life. You have to be quick, creative, and accurate. Not everyone can do this job, but you can.
What you’ll do:
- Carry out physician’s orders
- Administer medications
- Think and act quickly in emergency situations
- Passion for excellence in emergency medicine
- Effective leadership in collaborating with all team members including physicians and ancillary team members
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient’s individual physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits.
Additional responsibilities for this Emergency Room RN role include:
- Monitoring patients’ conditions and assessing their needs
- Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
- Administering patients’ medications and providing treatments according to physicians’ orders
- Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient’s individual physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits.
Additional responsibilities for this Emergency Room RN role include:
- Monitoring patients’ conditions and assessing their needs
- Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
- Administering patients’ medications and providing treatments according to physicians’ orders
- Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient’s individual physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits.
Additional responsibilities for this Emergency Room RN role include:
- Monitoring patients’ conditions and assessing their needs
- Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
- Administering patients’ medications and providing treatments according to physicians’ orders
- Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient’s individual physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits.
Additional responsibilities for this Emergency Room RN role include:
- Monitoring patients’ conditions and assessing their needs
- Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
- Administering patients’ medications and providing treatments according to physicians’ orders
- Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
Sign-On Bonus eligibility includes:
- New to the MercyOne system
- 2 years of nursing experience
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for 2 year commitment
- $ 5,000 Sign-On Bonus for 1 year commitment
POSITION SUMMARY: The registered nurse plans and provides direct and indirect care in the emergency care setting. He/She coordinates care with other disciplines, consults with the family or significant others and collaborates with the physician on the patient’s behalf. Able to triage safely, rapidly, and accurately, every patient that enters the emergency care setting. Able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment. The RN assesses, implements and evaluates nursing care. The RN is responsible for supervision of Emergency Department Technicians and Dept. Support Assistants.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Adheres to standards of care for respective nursing units and utilizes the nursing process. Demonstrates understanding of EMTALA and COBRA and adheres to those laws.
- Demonstrates nursing knowledge, critical thinking and judgment concerning patient care delivery.
- Demonstrates ability to establish priorities and organize effectively.
- Demonstrates competence in the clinical practice area.
- Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and continuing education.
- Demonstrates professional written and verbal skills.
- Demonstrates professional attitude and interest in work by maintaining acceptable work habits and behavior.
- Demonstrates knowledge and participates in the education of patients, relatives, and/or visitors.
- Demonstrates commitment to customer service.
