Consultation Nurse (Rapid Response/Code Blue RN)

Community Health Network • Indianapolis, IN

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you. Make a Difference 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. This position serves as an educational mentor and teaching resource for inexperienced 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). Exceptional Skills and Qualifications 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. Bachelors degree in nursing preferred. 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). At least 5 years of recent nursing experience with at least 3 of those years working in critical care or emergency room nursing AND at least 2 years of precepting experience. ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certified. Experience with CRRT, IABP, ICP management required. CCRN certification or willing to obtain within 1 year of hire. Excellent communication skills. Excellent team skills. Compassionate and caring. Accountable. Self-directed. EPIC experience is a plus.

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 of Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League of 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).
• At least 5 years of recent nursing experience with at least 3 of those years working in critical care or emergency room nursing AND at least 2 years of precepting experience.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certified.
• Experience with CRRT, IABP, ICP management required.
• CCRN certification or willing to obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent team skills.
• Compassionate and caring.
• Accountable.
• Self-directed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in nursing preferred.
• EPIC experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responds to situations in the hospital where a patient is showing signs of clinical deterioration.
• Responsible for monitoring, evaluating and rounding on all patients in the hospital.
• Serves as an educational mentor and teaching resource for inexperienced 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees