Registered Nurse RN - Rapid Response SWAT

Trinity Health•Brighton, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Health Livingston is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Rapid Response / SWAT Team at its hospital in Brighton, Michigan. The RN evaluates and responds to patients experiencing clinical deterioration according to established policies and procedures, supports patient stabilization, and delivers medical care as directed by medical staff and hospital standards. The hospital is a modern acute care facility offering advanced inpatient services, including critical care and ICU capabilities. This is a part-time, non-benefited position scheduled for 12 hours per week (.3 FTE) on the night shift. The role requires a current Michigan nursing license, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and current BLS and ACLS certification. New hires starting January 1, 2013, or later must have a BSN or agree in writing to obtain one within five years of hire.

Requirements

Current Michigan nursing license.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
For new hires effective January 1, 2013, and later: BSN degree or written agreement to obtain a BSN within five years from the date of hire.
Two or more years of recent varied nursing experience; experience may include ICU, critical care, and emergency units.
Current BLS and ACLS completion.
Expertise in peripheral IV placement.
Ability to assess appropriate patient critical events that meet Rapid Response criteria.

Responsibilities

Enter and initiate admission orders and admission profiles.
Document in Epic and other supplemental electronic or paper forms.
Assess, insert, and monitor IVs and related issues as consulted.
Evaluate and access ports and PICC lines and perform dressing changes as consulted.
Evaluate, assess, stabilize, and monitor patients during acute medical emergencies across inpatient medical/surgical units, Behavioral Medicine, and the Women's Center, among other areas.
Organize information for communication to the patient's physician.
Educate and support staff regarding Rapid Response Team policies and procedures.
Coordinate complex medical care.
Assist with patient transfers to a higher level of care.
Collaborate and communicate with colleagues, including physicians, nurses, clinical nutritionists, pharmacy, and case managers.
Prioritize the patient experience when providing care.
Maintain the clinical knowledge and competency needed to support critical care and rapid response functions.