Senior CN II - Rapid Response

Looking for an RN with 3-4 years of ER or ICU experience.

Full-time (40 Hours) 10 hour shifts starting at 9 PM.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

1. Understands and follows policies and protocols while helping other staff utilize these resources effectively. Performs and assists others in the completion of: core measures, unit based/annual competencies, regulatory requirements, quality measures, service excellence, and education.

1. Functions as a unit leader through charge, precepting, and/or mentoring. Anticipates and manages issues that arise during shifts and related to ongoing practice.
2. Assist others to perform assessments and reassessments, as appropriate for the patient's needs, collecting data from all sources to assist with formulating a nursing diagnosis.

1. Develops and assist others to develop an individualized Plan of Care, based on the patient's assessment, with mutual, realistic and measurable goals and documents this thoroughly in the patient's record.

1. Coordinates and directs available resources and personnel in developing and following the Plan of Care.

1. Performs treatments, including medication administration, as ordered by the physician and carries out nursing interventions in accordance with the Plan of Care.

1. Evaluates the patient's response to treatments/interventions through reassessment and revises the Plan of Care as necessary.

1. Documents assessments and reassessments, thoroughly, accurately and on time. Documents any changes to the Plan of Care and communicates these changes to team members. Documents treatments/interventions including medication administration thoroughly and per hospital policy.

1. Assesses patient's teaching needs, and plans patient education accordingly.

1. Completes patient and family teaching, assesses understanding and document accordingly.

1. Communicates and collaborates effectively with other members of the health care team to ensure continuity and coordination of care, appropriate care delivery and to report changes in patient's condition.

1. Facilitates safe and timely patient throughput, including admission/transfer/discharge, diagnostics and therapeutics and teaches others regarding patient flow management.

1. Complies with hospital policies and practices in all aspects of care and professional behavior.

1. Follows Joint Commission (TJC) and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) standards as part of routine practice.

1. Assists with annual PCT core competency program.

1. Attends and actively participates in unit staff meetings.

1. Take a leadership role in shared governance through participation on committees or task forces.

1. Supports Shared Governance.

1. Demonstrates support and compliance with UMMC Midtown Campus' mission, vision, values, philosophy, goals objectives and policies.

1. Meets the continuing education and participation requirements of the clinical ladder.