834 Sheridan
Port Townsend, Washington 98368
360-385-2200, ext. 4223
The Emergency entrance is located on Sheridan Street.
Jefferson Healthcare Emergency department is staffed 24/7 with dedicated, highly-trained physicians, RNs and ED techs. We are prepared to care for any emergencies, from multi-system trauma, to complex medical problems, or simple sore throats.
All of our Emergency department RNs are trained in triage and certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Trauma Care. Many of the RN staff have completed the Certified Emergency Nurse curriculum. Our Emergency department techs are all certified Emergency Medical Technicians and have completed extensive Emergency department orientation and training. All of our physicians are board certified in family medicine or emergency medicine.
At Jefferson Healthcare, we understand that a visit to the Emergency department can be tremendously stressful. If you do have an emergency, we are here for you -- ready to provide advanced emergency care right here in Jefferson County.
Express Care
A faster way through the ER for patients with less severe problems.
Express Care is a service of the Jefferson Healthcare Emergency Department that is designed to serve patients who have medical conditions that may not be life threatening but still need immediate medical attention.
Through this service, you can receive prompt diagnosis and treatment for non-critical illnesses and injuries. Visits usually take less time and provide efficient care for unexpected, minor medical circumstances that can occur after your doctor’s office is closed or when you are unable to get an appointment.
Express Care is available seven days-a-week, 365 days-a-year, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. You should check in to the Emergency Department between the hours of 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in order to be guaranteed Express Care service. No appointment is necessary.
Our on-duty triage nurse will determine if you are a candidate for Express Care or for emergency services, when a higher level of care is needed.
Express Care services are provided by staff that are specially trained in emergency medicine and supported by coverage from our Emergency, Laboratory and Imaging departments.
Some examples of conditions that are appropriate for Express Care are:
- Colds/Flu/Sore throats/Earaches
- Sprains/ Strains
- Minor Injuries/Burns/Animal bites
- Rashes
- Simple cuts, lacerations and abrasions
- Most types of nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea
- Respiratory infections
Express Care does not take the place of your family physician. If follow-up care is required, you will be referred to your family physician or a list of providers will be made available to you if you do not already have one.
Hours of Operation
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
If you feel you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 for evaluation and transport to the Emergency department.
Jefferson Healthcare
834 Sheridan
Port Townsend, Washington 98368
360-385-2200, ext. 4223
The Emergency entrance is located on Sheridan Street.