stroke (administer TPA), cardiac (cath lab), behavioral health and substance use disorder Busiest ED in the state Transfer out (stabilize and ship): neurosurgery, multi-system trauma, high acuity peds patients Patient Ratios: 1:3-5 based on acuity; fast track (13 beds, “green zone”) ER is set up in zones Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS or ENPC and TNCC Skills required: Strong emergency nursing skills to include critical care and pediatric patients Experience with chest tubes, arterial lines, blood administration, Bipap/Ventilators Splinting Barcode Scanning Medication Administration-this is required of staff Experience with managing medication drips Triage experience-must pass hospital’s Triage Test before allowed to triage Able to set up chest tubes, art lines. Support on the Unit: 3 ED techs - transport, stock rooms, EKGs, sitters Medical Assistant - blood sugars, pass meds, assist with splinting Receptionist/HUC: Yes Charge nurse: Yes, typically not in a patient assignment Phlebotomy: Yes, RN is responsible for drawing their own labs, especially at night IV/VAT Team?