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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.
Collaborate with the CN of CCU and assist as needed.
Complete RRT and/or response documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.
Sepsis Surveillance.
Review Vigilanz Reports.
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 ProcessMeets 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.
Integrity & Honesty
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Antelope Valley Medical Center
Rapid Response Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit - Full Time/Days - Req#2134768344
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What they do
An Intensive Care Registered Nurse cares for acutely ill patients in an intensive care or critical care clinical setting. Works with Physicians and other specialists as part of a critical care team. Monitors patients, coordinates care, and provides advanced life support as needed.
$110,080 / year median in California
+1% projected growth
Job Description
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.
Sepsis Surveillance.
Review Vigilanz Reports.
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 ProcessMeets 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.
Non-Essential Duties:
None 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.
- We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.
- We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone.
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.
- We take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality.
- 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.
- We have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other.