Registered Nurse RN - Rapid Response SWAT

Trinity Health•Saint Joseph, MI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Health Livingston is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Rapid Response / SWAT Team at its Brighton, Michigan hospital. The RN evaluates and responds to patients experiencing clinical deterioration, following established policies and procedures. The role supports patient stabilization and delivery of medical care in accordance with medical staff direction and hospital standards. The hospital provides advanced inpatient services, including critical care and ICU capabilities, to Livingston County and surrounding communities. This is a part-time, non-benefited position scheduled for 12 hours per week (.3 FTE) on the 12-hour night shift.

Requirements

Current Michigan nursing license.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
New hires must have a BSN or agree in writing to obtain a BSN within five years of hire, effective January 1, 2013.
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 patient events that meet Rapid Response criteria.
Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Enter and initiate admission orders and admission profiles.
Document in Epic and other supplemental electronic or paper forms.
Assess, insert, and monitor IVs 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 on inpatient medical/surgical units, Behavioral Medicine, the Women's Center, and 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 transferring patients to a higher level of care.
Collaborate and communicate with physicians, nurses, clinical nutritionists, pharmacy, case managers, and other colleagues.
Prioritize the patient experience when providing care.
Maintain the clinical knowledge and competency needed to support critical care and rapid response functions.