Phlebotomy class is required. Departmental orientation consists of three to four weeks with a RN preceptor. Successful completion is determined by the preceptor, nurse managers and staff development specialist. Orientation covers instruction for special populations seen in the ED, crisis intervention and hazardous materials decontamination. ED Financial Counselors ED Financial Counselors are responsible for all registration and insurance information, order entry and financial counseling and assistance for ED patients.
Departmental orientations consist of four weeks with a preceptor.
Successful completion is determined by the preceptor, Financial Counselor Supervisor and Divisional Director. The ED has a long-standing departmental Research Committee. The goal of the committee is to promote research-based practice through active participation in ongoing research studies, sponsoring Journal Club and using departmental communication venues to post studies and articles. ED staff have participated in multi-site research studies and individual research projects. ED staff present frequently in the hospital-wide sponsored Nursing Research Papers Day through either formal presentations or poster presentations.