Consultation Nurse (Rapid Response/Code Blue RN) - CVICU

Community Health Network•Indianapolis, IN

75d•Onsite

About The Position

The Consultation Nurse responds to situations in the hospital where a patient is showing signs of clinical deterioration. This position will be responsible for monitoring, evaluating and rounding on all patients in the hospital outside of ICU. This position serves as an educational mentor and teaching resource for inexperienced cardiac PCU nurses who are learning new procedures or have questions/concerns about a patient's assessment. To maintain ICU nursing skills, the Consultation Nurse will work PRN in the ICU (approximately two shifts per six-week schedule).

Requirements

Demonstration of performance consistent with professional standards of practice, care, the Nurse Practice Act and the mission and goals of Community Health Network; demonstration of skills in collaboration, delegation, negotiation and management of resources.
Graduate of National League for Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) accredited school of nursing, or three years of related professional nursing experience.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
5 years of recent critical care experience REQUIRED with at least 2 years of precepting experience
Excellent communication/team skills.
Compassionate and caring.
Accountable.
Self-directed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
EPIC experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitoring, evaluating and rounding on all patients in the hospital outside of ICU
Serves as an educational mentor and teaching resource for inexperienced cardiac PCU nurses
Work PRN in the ICU (approximately two shifts per six-week schedule)