TRAVEL - RN - ER (780) - 7P-7A

Job Description

Centerpoint Medical Center – Independence

19600 East 39th St S

Independence, MO 64057

Facility Overview:

Centerpoint Medical Center is part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in the Kansas City and surrounding areas. Our campus includes the medical center itself and a medical office building/outpatient services center connected to the hospital (on the west side of the hospital).

Centerpoint Medical Center features 221 private rooms, state-of-the-art equipment and technology, and some of the latest clinical services available to patients. Along with our high-tech services, we also remain focused on providing compassionate care and the best possible customer service for our patients. In addition, we offer numerous features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, wireless internet access throughout the facility and more.

Hospital Features:

• Level II Trauma Center (only one in eastern Jackson County) with 24/7 Emergency Services
• An accredited Chest Pain Center and a variety of Cardiovascular Services
• Orthopedic Services including Total Joints and Sports Medicine
• An accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center with Nurse Navigator
• Stroke Center with Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
• Neuroscience Services for the treatment of brain and spine disorders as well as injuries
• Women’s Services, including a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to provide care for early or ill newborns, and a labor and delivery unit
• Outpatient Services, including a surgery center, advanced wound care center, pain center, sleep disorder center, imaging, rehab and more.

Data Collection:

Unit Information:  Emergency Department

Location: Centerpoint Medical Center

Address:19600 E. 39th St Independence, MO 64057

Floor: First

Building: Main

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s):

•         Number of Beds - 40 +

•         Number of Staff – 120+

•         Type of staff:

o    Day Shift – CNC, Team leads, RN, Advanced Paramedic, EDT, MHSC, Secretary

o    Night Shift - CNC, Team leads, RN, Advanced Paramedic, EDT, MHSC, Secretary

•         Patient Ratios – 4:1 (3 rooms and 1 hall bed in high volume)

•         Type of equipment – cardiac monitors, EKGs, US, Belmont Rapid Infuser, IO Drills, Lifepak, etc.

•         EMR -Meditech

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set Most recruited for: 

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

•         Adaptability

•         Team player

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

•          High pressure experience in previous job

•          Previous medical experience (RN, Medic, Technician, etc.)

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):  

•          IV starts and phlebotomy

•          Cardiac Monitoring/Interpretation

Best personality Fit:

•          Outgoing and positive under pressure

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

•         BLS, ACLS, TNCC, ENPC, CPI for RN

•         BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI for Medic

•         BLS, CPI for all staff

Dress Code:

Scrub Color/Attire - 

•         RN-Gray scrub top, black or gray scrub bottoms

•         Medic- Gray scrub top, black or gray scrub bottoms

•         EDT/Secretary-Caribbean blue scrub top, Caribbean blue or black scrub bottoms

Appropriate colored T-shirts are allowed under a nursing scrub jacket or hospital approved jacket

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