Rapid Response Nurse (RRN), ICU, Full Time, Nights

PIH Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a Rapid Response Nurse (RRN) for ICU, full-time nights. The RRN participates in a rapid response team to assess and stabilize acutely ill patients and to coordinate care across hospital units and outpatient services.

The role emphasizes timely interventions, collaboration with physicians and staff, and strict adherence to the California Nurse Practice Act. The RRN will independently use the nursing process to provide safe, therapeutic care for a group of patients, aligning

Qualifications

• Critical thinking and rapid assessment skills required.
• Ability to deliver high-quality patient care using nursing process.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and initiate life-saving interventions.
• Coordinate with physicians, staff and family to stabilize patients.
• Provide clinical insights to prevent deterioration and ensure safe transitions of care.
• Deliver individualized care to a group of patients following established policies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Job description

Rapid Response Nurse (RRN), ICU, Full Time, Nights

The Rapid Response Nurse is a crucial part of a dedicated Rapid Response Team that provides immediate clinical support within and outside the critical care setting. The Rapid Response Nurse (RRN) plays a critical role in providing immediate, specialized care to patients experiencing acute medical emergencies. This position is part of the Rapid Response Team that is responsible for responding rapidly to medical crises, stabilizing patients, and ensuring safe transitions to appropriate care levels within all areas of the hospital including outpatient services. The RRN assesses patients, initiates life-saving interventions, coordinates with other healthcare professionals, and provides clinical insights to prevent further deterioration of patient health.Responsible for independently utilizing the nursing process to safely, therapeutically, and efficiently care for a group of patients based on policies and procedures.Delivers individualized quality patient care through a coordinated team approach with physicians, staff, other departments, and the patient’s family. Complies with the California Nurse Practice Act, Article 2, Section 2725 of the Business and Professions Code.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .

Required Skills

• Critical thinking skills

Required Experience

Required:

• BLS from American Heart Association
• ACLS from American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within 6 months
• Violence Intervention & Prevention (VIP) certification within 3 months of employment
• LA City Fire Card within 6 months of employment