ICU Rapid Response Nurse: Drive Critical Care Excellence

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking an ICU Rapid Response Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with the care team. You’ll influence patient outcomes through evidenced-based practice and participate in hospital councils and nursing initiatives.

Requirements include RN license, 2 years ICU experience (ED may be considered), ACLS/BLS, NIH Stroke Scale, and CCRN within 2 years of hire.

Qualifications

• RN Registered Nurse
• 2 years ICU experience required, ED experience may be considered
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Cardiac Life Support
• NIH Stroke Scale
• CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse, Adult) must be obtained within 2 years of hire

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.
• Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.
• Manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.

Skills

RN

ICU experience

ACLS

BLS

NIH Stroke Scale

CCRN

Job description

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking an ICU Rapid Response Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with the care team. You’ll influence patient outcomes through evidenced-based practice and participate in hospital councils and nursing initiatives.

Requirements include RN license, 2 years ICU experience (ED may be considered), ACLS/BLS, NIH Stroke Scale, and CCRN within 2 years of hire.