Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage , CA 92270
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Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
The RN-Rapid Response is a member of the hospital Rapid Response Team (RRT), responding to and assisting withrapid response calls throughout the hospital. The position may also provide direct care, collaborate with patients, families, peers, physicians and other members of the health care team in the delivery of health care services to the specific patient population. The position assesses patient's needs, evaluates patient care and responds quickly to all rapid response calls including, but not limited to, declining patients in the ICU and throughout the hospital. The RN-Rapid Response functions in accordance with the patient's needs based on the knowledge of growth/development, the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures and standards. He/she demonstrates leadership/management skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth.
Reports to
Clinical Director Critical Care
Supervises
N/A, Delegates to Licensed and Non-Licensed Assistive Personnel
Ages of Patients
Adolescent
Adult
Geriatric
Blood Borne Pathogens
High Potential
Qualifications
Education
Required: BSN
Licensure/Certification
Required: California RN licensure; American Heart Association BLS and ACLS within 90 days of hire
CCRN within six months of hire
Experience
Minimum: 3 years' experience in critical care
Essential Responsibilities
Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations
Assesses, utilizing age specific data, the patient's physical, psychosocial, and spiritual status in a comprehensive manner
Demonstrates accurate assessment skills, appropriate to the age of the patient, based on scientific facts and principles
Performs initial assessment and completes required documentation within organizational standards
Performs and documents ongoing assessments including observation, physical examination, laboratory/test results, and patient response to procedural intervention
Participates in the identification and clarification of patient needs, as evidenced by participation in multidisciplinary care planning, to achieve optimal patient outcomes
Reviews and revises plan of care according to change in patient's status
Completes patient classification for assigned patients as required
Implements plan of care according to identified physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs
Implements and utilizes the Relationship-Based Care Professional Practice Model as the guide to all interactions between patients, families, co-workers, staff, physicians, and self
Completes patient care assignments in compliance with established hospital policies and procedures of clinical area
Prioritizes nursing interventions commensurate with patient's needs
Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills through the presentation of pertinent information using the SBAR format as appropriate
Assists other staff in the delivery of patient care, as appropriate
Incorporates patient teaching/discharge planning to promote optimal patient outcomes
Provides, evaluates retention of, and documents education to the patient/family/significant other according to organizational standards
Coordinates and documents appropriate discharge planning and referrals to ensure continuity of care after discharge
Recognizes, accepts responsibility for, and maintains commitment to professional development and clinical competency
Attends required professional development sessions and staff meetings. If unable to attend, review minutes or discuss proceedings of meetings with peers or managers
Identifies personal knowledge deficits and seeks resources/consultation to ensure safe patient care
Utilizes all channels of communication including reading organizational email at least once a week, to obtain knowledge, transmit information, address concerns, and solve problems
Embraces change and continuously identifies opportunities for improvement by demonstrating a commitment to utilizing evidence based practice
Articulates knowledge and actively participates in nursing practice quality initiatives
Incorporates performance improvement recommendations into daily practice
Accepts accountability and participates in problem-solving issues related to quality patient care outcomes
Shares knowledge and acts as a professional resource to other members of the health care team
Supports and participates in Unit Based Council initiatives
Contributes to professional growth of peers by providing feedback through peer coaching and evaluation
Strives to be a life-long learner continuing to enroll and complete classes and courses to advance and increase new clinical knowledge
Complies with divisional and unit specific matrices
Participates in sepsis surveillance and serves as a resource for the sepsis program
Provides education to nursing staff at the bedside, as needed
Supports and assists with emergency bedside procedures
Assists with quality monitoring and data collection of Rapid Response and Code Blue occurrences
Functions as a resource for staff throughout the hospital, striving for quality improvement
Performs other duties as assigned
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