Rapid Response Nurse

Trinity Health•Germantown, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of the ICU/IMC, the RN Emergency Responder/Rapid Response Nurse responds to emergencies and assumes the role of primary nurse for the duration of the emergency and is responsible for direct and indirect care of the patient during the crisis period. Supports bedside RNs in management of patients requiring concentrated nursing care. Effectively communicates complex and comprehensive information thoroughly and succinctly. Identifies and communicates variances from patient goals. Expertly negotiates challenges or complexities in care delivery, providing and coordinating interdisciplinary patient care utilizing the nursing process. Mentoring staff in the application of the nursing process to plan manage the care of patients with complex biopsychcosociospirtual needs. Providing clinical teaching, supervision and directing appropriate care in the management of the clinically unstable patient or patient in crisis. Improving patient outcomes through application of evidence-based findings to help manage the complex patient by identifying early and escalating prior to crisis. Proactively identifying areas of concern and collaborate with the health care team to problem solve and find solutions.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program; professional nursing degree of BSN or MSN required.
Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse.
BLS & ACLS certification (issued through the American Heart Association)
Minimum of 4 years of critical care experience

Responsibilities

Supports bedside RNs in management of patients requiring concentrated nursing care.
Effectively communicates complex and comprehensive information thoroughly and succinctly.
Identifies and communicates variances from patient goals.
Expertly negotiates challenges or complexities in care delivery, providing and coordinating interdisciplinary patient care utilizing the nursing process.
Mentoring staff in the application of the nursing process to plan manage the care of patients with complex biopsychcosociospirtual needs.
Providing clinical teaching, supervision and directing appropriate care in the management of the clinically unstable patient or patient in crisis.
Improving patient outcomes through application of evidence-based findings to help manage the complex patient by identifying early and escalating prior to crisis.
Proactively identifying areas of concern and collaborate with the health care team to problem solve and find solutions.