Rapid Response Rn Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Michigan Nursing License
• Graduation from accredited nursing program (Effective January 1, 2013, all new hires must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within five (5) years from date of hire.)
• Two or more years recent varied nursing experience may include ICU, Critical Care and Emergency units.
• Current BLS and ACLS completion.
• Expertise in peripheral IV placement and able to assess appropriate critical events in patients that meet Rapid Response criteria.

Responsibilities

• Admissions – Enter and initiate admission orders and admission profile.
• Documentation – Document in Epic and other supplemental electronic/paper forms.
• IV Therapy – Assess, insert and monitor IV issues as consulted.
• Vascular Access – Evaluate, access and perform dressing changes for ports and PICC lines as consulted.
• Rapid Response – Evaluate, assess, stabilize, and monitor patient’s condition during an acute medical emergency, on Inpatient Medical/Surgical units, Behavior Medicine and Women's Center, etc.
• Communication – Organize information to be communicated to the patient's physician.
• Education – Educates and support staff in regard to Rapid Response Team policy and procedure.
• Care Coordination – Coordinates complex medical care.
• Patient Transfer – Assist with patient transfer to a higher level of care.
• Collaboration – Demonstrates excellent communication skills with colleagues including, but not limited to, physicians, nurses, clinical nutritionists, pharmacy, and case managers.
• Patient Experience – Keeps patient experience a priority when providing care.
• Knowledge – Maintains clinical knowledge and competency necessary to support critical care and rapid response functions.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement