RN-Resuscitation Specialist
About The Position
The Resuscitation Specialist for the Resuscitation Management program is an expert in code management, clinical outcomes, patient safety, education, and data abstraction. Reporting to the Associate Director/Director of Medicine Services, the specialist assists with oversight of the design, implementation, and evaluation of resuscitation processes supporting education, clinical practice, and quality improvement. The role serves as a model for inter-professional communication and assists with resuscitation management program development, implementation, and evaluation. At Bridgeport Hospital, employees contribute to coordinated, patient-centered care and quality improvement. The organization’s work is guided by integrity, patient-centeredness, respect, accountability, and compassion.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Nursing degree.
- At least eight years of nursing experience in an acute care environment.
- At least three years of critical care nursing experience, such as ICU or RRT/SWAT nursing.
- Current Connecticut RN license.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Nice To Haves
- Certified BLS, ACLS, and PALS instructor; preferred or to be completed within six months of hire.
- Get With The Guidelines–Resuscitation Certification; preferred or to be completed within six months of hire.
Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the Lead Coordinator and Department of Medicine leadership, provide clinical leadership and assist with responsibility for clinical initiatives and processes associated with Resuscitation Management.
- Collaborate with leadership to provide vision and leadership, and assist in developing program objectives, goals, strategic plans, and action plans.
- Demonstrate expertise in communication, customer service, professionalism, problem solving, resource management, teamwork, cooperation, and leadership.
- Maintain a professional work environment and take responsibility for professional practice and individual professional development.
- Support development of a curriculum addressing identified resuscitation management opportunities and enhancing clinical performance and outcomes.
- Educate on learning strategies responsive to emerging changes and advances in resuscitation management.
- Support implementation of the resuscitation management quality improvement program.
- Assist with monitoring resuscitation processes at YNHH and provide feedback and recommendations for future performance improvement initiatives.
- Identify, recommend, implement, and evaluate best practices using data, analytics, and evidence-based care.
- Maintain super-user competency for computer-based applications such as EPIC, GWTG, and other job-related applications as appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
