The Rapid Response nurse serves in a roving role addressing multiple needs and situations as they arise through the shift, but may be required to assume patient care assignments in the critical care units.
Workflows are based on urgent patient care needs, however, the rapid response nurses will also have assigned tasks to complete such as projects, staff education, performance improvement data collection, etc.
The Rapid Response Nurse collaborates with the House Supervisors to triage priorities that support patient care needs.
Responds to all Rapid Response Team calls. This will include Code Blue, S.T.A.T., Trauma, and Massive Transfusion Protocol. Completes post S.T.A.T. Event follow-up and documentation.
The Rapid Response Nurse may also provide consultative resources.
Facilitates debriefings / critiques of Code Blue events.
Reviews on a daily basis the medical records of restrained patients, to ensure standards of care are being met.
Communicates on a daily basis with each charge nurse to identify high risk patients.
Uses critical thinking and assessment skills to serve as a resource to colleagues and assist with emergency/urgent patient care needs throughout the facility.
Performs assessment / data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiological and cognitive status.
Formulates a prioritized and goal directed plan of care, that is based on patient's presenting problems and projected outcomes. Implements care in a knowledge, skillful, consistent manner, while promoting the continuum of care.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the health care process (self, systems, environment, and instrumentation) as related to meeting patient outcomes.
Documents in patient and department records in a timely, accurate and concise manner according to the department standards.
Delegates tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and department activities in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act.
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Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
Position is Patient Facing
Remote Work Guidelines
Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
On-Sit
Benefits
Health insuranceRemote work options
Additional Information
Position Status:
Part time Shift:
12 Hour Night Shift (United States of America) Hours per week:
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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
The Rapid Response nurse is a critical care trained professional that responds to the bedside and offers advanced assessment skills, coaching and mentoring during rapid patient deterioration. The nurse is capable of instituting S.T.A.T. standing orders based on patient condition, facilitates communication between team members (physicians/providers), and assists with transfer to higher level of care as necessary. Must have strong critical thinking and assessment skills, refined communication skills and the ability to practice with a great deal of autonomy.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required
Experience Qualifications
3 years Recent clinical experience as a RN in Adult Critical Care or Emergency Department. Required
Skills and Abilities
Trauma Nursing Core Course--Completion within 90 days of hire. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse - KSBN Required
Acute/Critical Care Nursing (Adult) - AACN - Magnet Or other relevant certifications. Required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - ACLS Required within 90 days of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS Required within 1 year of hire.
Stormontvail · Topeka, KS