The RRT Nurse coordinates rapid response assessments, implements critical interventions, and documents outcomes to ensure optimal patient care. They also analyze RRT data to identify trends and develop clinical practice guidelines for improvement.
Requirements summary
Requires a nursing degree and current Georgia RN licensure with at least 2 years of experience in a critical care environment. Mandatory certifications include BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale.
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Internal Compensation Grade N2A Work Shift Night (United States of America) Overview Fulltime 7a-7p Day Shift Rapid Response Team Exceptional Critical thinking foundational skills - ICU / ER and/or RR exp strongly desired --
The Rapid Response Team (RRT) Nurse is a registered professional nurse who functions under the direction of the Nurse Manager and is responsible for coordination of Rapid Response Team assessment of patient, prioritization and implementation of interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes, documentation of interventions and outcomes, communication with other team members and disciplines, and safe delivery of age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. The RRT Nurse is accountable for addressing the patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and education needs. The RRT Nurse serves as a resource/support to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments. The RRT Nurse is responsible for RRT calls, follow-up visits, RRT data collection, entry and analysis, development of RRT practice guidelines, evaluation of patient codes and informal education of staff.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions Patient Care
Responds to RRT calls.
Coordinates patient care during events including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes
Communicates with medical staff, nursing staff, other disciplines and departments as required to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Intervenes in patient crisis to promote quality patient care
Documents assessment, interventions, and outcomes in patient medical record; utilizes SBAR documentation
Develops and implements clinical practice guidelines for RRT.
Monitors patient outcomes and conducts follow-up as required
Assesses patient and family or support system needs
Benefits
Wellness Programs
Retirement Planning
Well-being Support
Pay
Educates patient, families or support system as required and documents
Educates staff pertaining to RRT. Data Monitoring
Collects, monitors, and trends RRT data
Analyzes data to determine opportunities for improvement; reports findings to medical staff and nursing leadership as requested
Recommends improvements required to promote optimal patient outcomes to medical staff and nursing leadership
Initiates and implements improvements related to RRT based on data trends
Analyzes patient code data to identify trends and makes recommendations for improvements based on data
Monitors ‘near miss’ events to identify and initiate prevention measures to promote quality patient care Professional Practice
Serves as professional role model within professional nursing utilizing professional clinical judgment
Serves as a mentor in the development of peers and clinical staff
Liaison between medical staff and patients and families
Creates and maintains supportive work environment conducive to quality patient care including taking corrective action when needed
Supports fiscal accountability for human and material resources
Collaborates with Nurse Manager to recruit and retain staff
Supports performance improvement initiatives designed to promote quality patient care
Promotes professional nursing practice through shared governance, evidence-based practice and ethical accountability
Maintains confidentiality Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Qualifications: Required Minimum Education
Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing; current licensure as a professional registered nurse in the State of Georgia Required and Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) Preferred Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 2 years of nursing practice in a critical care environment Required and Required Minimum Skills
Ability to read, write and speak the English language Strong customer service and interpersonal skills Inter- and intra-departmental coordination of patient care activities Delegation skills required Ability to multi-task essential Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential Strong detail orientation required Computer skills required Personal time management skills are required Compliance with the American Nurses' Association Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses is required Demonstrates knowledge of and practices within parameters outlined in Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Georgia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) Required current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support credentials Required current AHA Basic Life Support credentials Required national certification in critical care nursing Preferred NIHSS certification Required We’d like to invite you on a career journey like no other!
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