Adult STAT RN, 36 hours/week, Night Shift

RemoteWorker US; Oak Hill (WV); On-site; USD 74,484 - 122,907; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking experienced critical care nurses to join their STAT team. The role involves responding to emergencies, providing specialized care to patients, and educating staff on critical care protocols. Candidates should have at least three years of ICU experience and be BLS/ACLS certified. This position is crucial to maintaining high standards of patient care during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Current RN registration in New York State.
• At least three years of recent ICU clinical experience.
• BLS/ACLS certified.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency codes and assist in critical situations.
• Evaluate and treat patients in acute settings.
• Educate staff and families about emergency protocols.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Active listening

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of a professional nursing program

Job description

Department/Unit: Critical Care Support Services

Work Shift: Night (United States of America)

Salary Range: $74,484.00 - $122,907.00

The STAT team is a group of critical care trained professional nurses available 24/7 for any hospital or medical college issue. They provide specialized care to patients, staff, and visitors requiring acute medical attention at AMCH and Albany Medical College. Team members also educate staff, patients, and families to recognize clinical deterioration and perform proactive assessments for at-risk patients. They conduct MOCK code training for staff to improve outcomes in emergency situations.

STAT Nurses respond to:

• Code stroke, Thrombectomy, STEMI, 10, Anesthesia Emergency, Blue, Malignant Hyperthermia, Pink, Rapid Response pages
• Questions about hospital policies, procedures, or patient care

They evaluate and treat patients using problem-focused physical exams and protocols, stabilize decompensating patients, manage ICU patients on the floor, facilitate patient transfers to higher care levels, and assist visitors and staff after emergencies. They administer IV push medications (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone, Hydralazine) and utilize protocols like ACLS for various emergency situations such as oxygen desaturation, chest pain, arrhythmias, bleeding, hypertension, lethargy, hypoglycemia, and anaphylaxis.

Education Requirements:

Graduate of a professional nursing program with current RN registration in New York State.

Experience:

At least three (3) years of recent ICU clinical experience in relevant patient populations. BLS/ACLS certified.

Communication Skills:

Effective communication with patients, families, staff, and others. Active listening, message clarification, consensus seeking, problem-solving, negotiation, conflict resolution, and proper documentation are essential.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to identify problems, analyze data, draw conclusions, and interpret instructions in various formats.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

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