Rapid Response Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit - Part Time/Nights - Req#2151522721

Location 1600 West Avenue J,Lancaster, CA, 93534,United States Base Pay $50.31 - $82.65 / Hour Job Category Critical Care Unit, Rapid Response Registered Nurse Employee Type Regular Required Degree NONE Job Objective : The Rapid Response Team (RRT) is a Critical Care Registered Nurse who is responsible for responding to rapid Response Calls. Duties and Responsibilities: The RRT meets all the essential duty requirements of a Critical Care Registered Nurse. Additionally, the RRT must exemplify expert clinical skills, effective planning, leadership abilities, and ensure appropriate delivery of patient care according to the established standards. The RRT must work effectively with an interdisciplinary team and possess strong communication skills. The RRT must report to the House Supervisor every shift. Rapid Response Team: Primary Focus Respond to Code Blue calls in the main hospital and in the WIP. Respond to Code Stroke calls in the main hospital and in the WIP. Evaluate and facilitate, with MD, treatment plan for RRT patients. Working knowledge of proper level of care placement. Provide expert consultations for deteriorating patients in the main hospital and in the WIP. Use standardized order set to treat the patient requiring care by the Rapid Response Team. Assume primary care of patients waiting placement in higher level of care. Resource nurse for patients waiting for placement in higher level of care. Provide support for ED admits awaiting admission to CCU and PCU. Round on all inpatient patient care areas throughout the shift (main hospital and WIP). Follow up on CCU downgrades and floor downgrades. Respond to calls for change in patient’s condition. Assist in CCU as needed. Assist with CCU and PCU patients who require moderate sedation during procedures provided off the CCU and PCU units. Critical Care Team Member: Secondary Focus Cover patients in CCU when primary nurse is off the unit. Patient care. Assist with bedside procedures. Collaborate with the CN of CCU and assist as needed. Complete RRT and/or response documentation in the Electronic Medical Record. Maintain Rapid Response Data Base in Midas. Act as critical care transport when need arises for emergent transport of a critical care patient that needs a higher level of care. Nursing Care Delivery Process Meets skills and abilities of a Critical Care Registered Nurse. Demonstrates accurate knowledge of patient acuity system. Demonstrates knowledge of staffing guidelines for CCU. Demonstrates knowledge of conscious sedation. Demonstrates knowledge of admission criteria for level of care determination. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge Level 5 Critical Care Registered Nurse Skills Competency as a Level 5 Registered Nurse Abilities Ability to work together for the good of the patient at all times. Ability to educate staff about patients’ condition and recommended treatment. AVMC Values: All AVMC employees will effectively demonstrate these values: Patients Come First – We listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority. Accountability & Ownership – We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us. Teamwork – We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team. Integrity & Honesty – We tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking. Excellence – We take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality. Initiative & Innovation – Our can-do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient’s experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value. Tenderness & Compassion – We have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other. Requirements Education and Experience: Education Registered Nurse National Certification in Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) highly preferred Experience Level 5 Registered Nurse Required Licensure and/or Certifications: Registered Nurse AVMC Conduct/Compliance Expectations : Ability to adhere with AVMC Attendance and Punctuality Policy. Ability to adhere with AVMC Leaves of Absence Policy. Ability to adhere with AVMC Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy. Ability to adhere to the department dress code. Ability to organize work and establish priorities. Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties. Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards. Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters. Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff. Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVMC. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patients, hospital and department information. Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations. Safely and effectively use all the equipment necessary to carry out duties. Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures. Conforms with required and appropriate accreditation and regulatory requirements. Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines. Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education. Display a willingness to work as a team player. Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times. Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVMC Board of Directors. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Compliance & Integrity Program and its established policies. Ability to follow the Code of Conduct. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Work is often performed under stressful, emotional, and physical conditions. May be exposed to contaminated instruments that may cause infections, burns, or cuts. Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, twisting and reaching, and must be able to speak, see and hear. Ability to frequently lift, push and pull up to 25 lbs. Ability to occasionally assist, as part of a team, in lifting, pushing and/or pulling patients for the transfer of care, requiring exertion of up to and over 50 lbs. A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department. NOTE: THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY PEOPLE ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB. THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THE PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED. #J-18808-Ljbffr Antelope Valley Medical Center