SAUDI ARABIA Educator/Clinical Resource Nurse - Acute Care Unit ER

Client of Profco

UNIT NAME Emergency Care Center- Acute Care Unit A & B

Patient Population: Adult Mixed Gender patients with Level 3 CTAS category

Hours of Operation: 24 hours / 7 days per week

# of Beds: 48 beds with 2 negative pressure rooms and a sub waiting area in A & B

Occupancy Rate: 80-100%

PRIMARY PATIENT DIAGNOSES:

Level 3 Trauma:

Blunt trauma cases, Minor Head, abdominal and orthopedic trauma. 1st and 2nd degree burns. Plastic Surgery; general surgery; vascular surgery; MVA and fall

Level 3 Emergency:

Endocrine; Gastrointestinal Conditions; Oncology and End of Life Care; Infectious,Environmental and Hematological condition. Simple fracture dislocation; amputation of limb; Social/Crisis intervention.

NURSING PROCEDURES:

Level 3 Trauma/Emergency Cases:

• C-spine Immobilization. Initial assessment and Management of level 3 trauma cases
• Administration of Advance Emergency Medication
• Cardioversion
• Needle Decompression
• Chest Tube Insertion and care
• Diagnostic Peritoneal Paracentesis
• Insertion of Central line and care
• Insertion of Perma cath and Porta cath and care
• Administration of blood and blood products
• Moderate Sedation
• Insertion and assist in Peg tube insertion and care
• Care of Central Venous Line Device