Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Information Location: Lone Tree, CO General Information The Emergency Department has the following characteristics: • Number of Beds: 27 • Staff: Approximately 60 staff members • Core Staffing: 4 RNs (or 3 RNs and a medic), 1 EMT, and 1 EMT or secretary • Max Staffing: 7 RNs and 1 medic (or 6 RNs and 2 medics), 3 EMTs, and 1 secretary • Patient Ratios: 4:1 with a charge nurse typically not assigned to a patient, providing additional support when critical patients arrive • Equipment: Comprehensive equipment for a Level II trauma ED, certified chest pain center, and thrombectomy capable stroke center • EMR: Meditech (DOS platform) Typical Hiring Profile Required Qualifications: • Minimum 1 year of current Emergency Department hospital experience • Certification in BLS, ACLS, NIH, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC • PALS certification will be accepted in lieu of ENPC • CPI Blue card Preferred Qualifications: • CEN certification and/or experience with Meditech • Experience working in a high-volume Emergency Department Typical Procedures Performed: • Comprehensive treatments associated with a Level II trauma ED, certified chest pain center, and thrombectomy capable stroke center • Care for psychiatric or at-risk patients with a focus on safety monitoring • Procedural sedation using Propofol, Etomidate, and Ketamine Best Personality Fit The ideal candidate will: • Be proactive and engaged, anticipating next steps in patient care • Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and families • Demonstrate exceptional patient engagement skills and provide excellent customer service Unit Guidelines/Policies This is a busy Emergency Department, with a 30% admit rate and less than 10% low acuity patient volume. Approximately 20% of patients are classified as ESI 2, with an EMS rate of 28%. Additional Information Reasons to consider this position: • The department has successfully reduced opioid usage by 34% through the implementation of alternative pain management therapies, leading to high patient satisfaction. • A stable night shift team, with consistent leadership, ensures supportive and engaged oversight, enhancing staff training and patient care quality.