RN Rapid Response Team Nurse

West Tennessee Healthcare•White Deer, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director of Clinical Services, responsible for assessing, recognizing a patient's worsening condition, intervening quickly, and directing team members in order to prevent or halt a change in patient's status that may lead to a medical crisis using approved protocols on all units. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Responds to Rapid Response Team calls, assesses the patient in need, collects history, and quickly implements approved protocols according to hospital policy. Coordinates or delegates tasks to team members as needed during the event. Coordinates the notification of the primary physician or on call physician using the S.B.A.R. format. Stays with the patient until the crisis is resolved, including any diagnostic procedures or transfer to a different unit as required. Serves as a mentor and resource to the nurse who has been caring for the patient. Documents in electronic medical record. Documents on the Rapid Response Team flowsheet. Communicates with patients and their families and collaborates with other disciplines for providing emotional support and teaching as needed. Performs follow-up visits at 12 and 24 hour post event and documents findings on Rapid Response Team follow-up sheet. Communicates information regarding Rapid Response Team follow-up needs to other shifts and managers and uses proper lines of communication to other departments of the hospital. Responds to Rapid Response Team calls and Code Blue calls.. Inserts Vascular Access Devices which include Peripheral Inserted Central Catheters (PICC Lines), Midlines, and IV’s. Documents all line insertions in electronic medical record. Ensures the proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste. Serves as a clinical resource throughout the building as needed by the Administrative Nursing Supervisors. Assists in orientation of new personnel to the Clinical Services department as needed and serves as role model as required. Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth. Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department and hospital and greets guests in accordance to our Guest Excellence principles. Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

Requirements

Completion of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in the state of Tennessee.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required within the orientation period.
NIHSS required.
At least 2 years of current Critical Care experience required.
Skills and proficiency in the principles, concepts, and techniques of the nursing profession as acquired through completion of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Knowledge of policies and procedures of the hospital and completion of skills check sheet for designated areas as acquired through 3 month probationary period.

Nice To Haves

CCRN desirable.

Responsibilities

Responds to Rapid Response Team calls, assesses the patient in need, collects history, and quickly implements approved protocols according to hospital policy.
Coordinates or delegates tasks to team members as needed during the event.
Coordinates the notification of the primary physician or on call physician using the S.B.A.R. format.
Stays with the patient until the crisis is resolved, including any diagnostic procedures or transfer to a different unit as required.
Serves as a mentor and resource to the nurse who has been caring for the patient.
Documents in electronic medical record. Documents on the Rapid Response Team flowsheet.
Communicates with patients and their families and collaborates with other disciplines for providing emotional support and teaching as needed.
Performs follow-up visits at 12 and 24 hour post event and documents findings on Rapid Response Team follow-up sheet.
Communicates information regarding Rapid Response Team follow-up needs to other shifts and managers and uses proper lines of communication to other departments of the hospital.
Responds to Rapid Response Team calls and Code Blue calls.
Inserts Vascular Access Devices which include Peripheral Inserted Central Catheters (PICC Lines), Midlines, and IV’s.
Documents all line insertions in electronic medical record.
Ensures the proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
Serves as a clinical resource throughout the building as needed by the Administrative Nursing Supervisors.
Assists in orientation of new personnel to the Clinical Services department as needed and serves as role model as required.
Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth.
Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department and hospital and greets guests in accordance to our Guest Excellence principles.
Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.