SUNNYSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
10Th & Tacoma AvenueSunnyside, Washington 98944Yakima CountyUnited States
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phone: View Phone509-837-1500website: Visit Websitetype: Critical Access Hospitalsowner: Voluntary non-profit - Otheremergency services: Yesnumber of beds: 38number of certified beds: 25
Description
Sunnyside Community Hospital is a 38 bed, general acute care facility. We serve the 40,000 people in an agricultural area between Yakima, WA and Tri-Cities, WA.
Sunnyside Community Hospital is located in the Lower Yakima Valley of Washington State. The hospital is a 38 bed, general acute care facility and was named one of the top 100 operating hospitals in the US in both 1995 and 1998. We serve 40,000 people in an agricultural area between Yakima, Washington and Tri-Cities, Washington. Sunnyside Community Hospital offers 24 hour emergency care to the community and has a diverse and talented Medical Staff of nearly 30 physicians.
The hospital is a state-designated Level III trauma center and is the only American Osteopathic Association Accredited facility in the State of Washington. (This is comparable to JCAHO accreditation.)
The hospital cancer program is certified by the American College of Surgeons, and the mammography program is FDA ACR certified
Sunnyside, Washington Community Information:
Sunnyside is located in South Central Washington. It is about 30 miles south of Yakima, and 40 miles north of the Tri-Cities. We are located in the wine country with the Yakima and Columbia River in our backyard.
Boasting one of the state's first irrigation projects of more then 1,000 acres, Sunnyside is known as the asparagus capital of the Northwest. It is situated in the Yakima River Valley, in Yakima County, midway between Yakima and the Tri Cities.
Yakima County centers on the Yakima Valley and extends from the summits of the Cascades to within a few dozen miles of the Columbia. The county seat and largest city on the east slope is Yakima, whose prominence is due to a decision of the railways in the last century. The former chief point, also originally called Yakima, became Union Gap. Other major communities include Sunnyside and Toppenish, headquarters for the Yakama Indian Nation.
Between the western and eastern ends of the county, there is a climatic shift to very dry conditions typical of the Columbia Basin in Eastern Washington. Source: Some of the above adapted from Online Highways.
Sunnyside Community Hospital offers 24-hour emergency care to the community. There is a diverse and talented Medical Staff of nearly 30 physicians. The February 1999 edition of Washington C.E.O. magazine has named Sunnyside Community Hospital as the 20th ranked hospital in Washington State.
What makes working in your organization different from working for other employers?
Our hospital is a not for profit organization, and because we are not owned by a big corporation this allows us to focus much more on patient care and our employees.
Because of the small community base, it is easy to get to know everyone personally, and staff have the ability to cross train. Our facility has a strong family atmosphere. We have 12-hour shifts in Nursing and 8-10 hour shifts in all other areas.
Can you explain the career opportunities available for new graduates in your organization?
We welcome new graduates in all areas, with the exception of ICU. In order to obtain a position in the ICU specialty area, a new graduate would first work on the medical surgical unit, and then, after a period of time, would be eligible, depending upon their expertise, to enter into an external program and attend inservices to obtain the specific skills necessary for transitioning into a critical care area.
New graduates complete a Nursing orientation, and then proctor with another Nurse for a period of time until they are ready to provide patient care on their own. The time involved in this process is generally around 6-8 weeks.
What can a candidate expect during their interview process?
Usually candidates interview with the department director, and can expect questions regarding their background and expertise. If the candidate is a new graduate, we will be evaluating how well they did in school, and would like to hear about their specific clinical experiences. Finally, we will also be asking about the candidate's previous job qualifications. What type of work did they do prior to entering the medical profession? How stable is their work history? Or, did the candidate take on temporary jobs or other type of employment while in school?
What are some common mistakes candidates make when applying for jobs with your facility?
Limiting time frames when they will work, or stating that they won't work weekends or holidays. It is also important to be willing to pitch in contribute to the team. Willingness to learn is another important trait. It's generally not a good idea to interview for a position, especially as a new graduate, and act like one "knows everything."
More About Sunnyside Washington:
Explore the Yakima valley and enjoy the area's rich history.
Outdoor recreation; canoeing, biking, hiking, hunting, fishing
Recreation on Federal and State lands
Close to Higher Education Universities and State Colleges
A great place to retire or raise a family
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Condition Score % Sample Size Heart Failure Patients Given an Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic (LVS) Function 71% 24 patients Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 100% 2 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions 27% 22 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 50% 2 patients Heart Failure Patients Given an Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic (LVS) Function 71% 24 patients Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 100% 2 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions 27% 22 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 50% 2 patients Heart Failure Patients Given an Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic (LVS) Function 71% 24 patients Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 100% 2 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions 27% 22 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 50% 2 patients
Condition Score % Sample Size Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination 71% 14 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Initial Antibiotic(s) within 6 Hours After Arrival 100% 3 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment 100% 20 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 60% 5 patients Pneumonia Patients Given the Most Appropriate Initial Antibiotic(s) 92% 13 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Influenza Vaccination 100% 1 patients Pneumonia Patients Whose Initial Emergency Room Blood Culture Was Performed Prior To The Administration Of The First Hospital Dose Of Antibiotics 82% 11 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination 71% 14 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Initial Antibiotic(s) within 6 Hours After Arrival 100% 3 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment 100% 20 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 60% 5 patients Pneumonia Patients Given the Most Appropriate Initial Antibiotic(s) 92% 13 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Influenza Vaccination 100% 1 patients Pneumonia Patients Whose Initial Emergency Room Blood Culture Was Performed Prior To The Administration Of The First Hospital Dose Of Antibiotics 82% 11 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination 71% 14 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Initial Antibiotic(s) within 6 Hours After Arrival 100% 3 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment 100% 20 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 60% 5 patients Pneumonia Patients Given the Most Appropriate Initial Antibiotic(s) 92% 13 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Influenza Vaccination 100% 1 patients Pneumonia Patients Whose Initial Emergency Room Blood Culture Was Performed Prior To The Administration Of The First Hospital Dose Of Antibiotics 82% 11 patients
Condition Score % Sample Size Surgery Patients Whose Doctors Ordered Treatments to Prevent Blood Clots (Venous Thromboembolism) For Certain Types of Surgeries 81% 16 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Preventative Antibiotic(s) One Hour Before Incision 73% 41 patients Surgery Patients Whose Preventative Antibiotic(s) are Stopped Within 24 hours After Surgery 94% 33 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Treatment To Prevent Blood Clots Within 24 Hours Before or After Selected Surgeries to Prevent Blood Clots 81% 16 patients Surgery Patients Who Received the Appropriate Preventative Antibiotic(s) for Their Surgery 97% 35 patients Surgery Patients Whose Doctors Ordered Treatments to Prevent Blood Clots (Venous Thromboembolism) For Certain Types of Surgeries 81% 16 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Preventative Antibiotic(s) One Hour Before Incision 73% 41 patients Surgery Patients Whose Preventative Antibiotic(s) are Stopped Within 24 hours After Surgery 94% 33 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Treatment To Prevent Blood Clots Within 24 Hours Before or After Selected Surgeries to Prevent Blood Clots 81% 16 patients Surgery Patients Who Received the Appropriate Preventative Antibiotic(s) for Their Surgery 97% 35 patients Surgery Patients Whose Doctors Ordered Treatments to Prevent Blood Clots (Venous Thromboembolism) For Certain Types of Surgeries 81% 16 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Preventative Antibiotic(s) One Hour Before Incision 73% 41 patients Surgery Patients Whose Preventative Antibiotic(s) are Stopped Within 24 hours After Surgery 94% 33 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Treatment To Prevent Blood Clots Within 24 Hours Before or After Selected Surgeries to Prevent Blood Clots 81% 16 patients Surgery Patients Who Received the Appropriate Preventative Antibiotic(s) for Their Surgery 97% 35 patients 
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