Rapid Response Registered Nurse (RN), Variable Part-Time Night Shift, Intensive Care Unit

Adventist HealthCare; Maryland; On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

403(b) retirement plan

Free parking

EAP support

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare is seeking an experienced Rapid Response Registered Nurse for our ICU at Shady Grove Medical Center in Montgomery County, MD. The role involves supporting critical care teams, responding to rapid response calls, and activating codes when needed.

The ideal candidate will have a BSN, 3+ years in acute care (CCU/ED), and current BLS/ACLS certifications. This position offers nights (7pm–7am) with every other weekend and a focus on safety, evidence-based practice and quality

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum: Three years acute care nursing experience, CCU or ED experience with direct patient care and staff education.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and high-stress situations in a patient care environment.
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse.
• Active ACLS or other technical certifications as per area assigned.
• Active American Heart Association BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care support to nursing staff in all hospital areas. Respond to Rapid Response Team calls and activate Code STEMI, Sepsis, Stroke when appropriate.
• Promote cohesive teams and support intra- and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Ensure a culture of safety and adherence to standards of care; work at bedside to maintain competencies.
• Collect and analyze rapid response data; conduct rounds to identify and intervene with at-risk patients.
• Demonstrate leadership, communication, conflict resolution, teamwork and participation in practice updates.

Skills

Critical Care

Emergency Dept

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Licensed RN

Tools

ACLS

CCRN

CEN

BLS

Job description

About the Role

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Rapid Response Registered Nurse (RN) for our Intensive Care Unit who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

Responsibilities

• Resource- Provide critical care support to the nursing staff in all areas of the hospital. Respond to Rapid Response Team calls. Activate Code STEMI, Sepsis, Stroke, if appropriate.
• Teamwork- Promotes cohesive work teams and constructive conflict resolution, actively supporting intra and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Care Delivery- Ensure a culture of safety. Ensure adherence to clear expectations based on standards of care defined by professional and regulatory organizations. Required to work at bedside in critical care to maintain sufficient critical care competencies. Identify gaps in care delivery model and recommend potential solutions.
• Outcomes- Collect and analyze data of rapid responses. Proactively conduct rounds on nursing units to identify, assess, intervene and document “at risk” patients.
• Leadership- Demonstrate effective communication, conflict resolution, team building and leadership skills. Participates in updating and upholding standards of practice.
• Professional Nursing- Shares responsibility for the outcomes of quality improvement initiatives. Contributes to improvement efforts and champions change by identifying obstacles and requesting resources for effective improvement programs. Contributes to department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees and professional initiatives.
• Professional Development- Promotes, facilitates and reinforces Evidence-Based Practice for team members on new practice changes, regulatory requirements and organizational practice changes.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred
• Minimum: Three years acute care nursing experience. Critical Care or Emergency Department experience in health care including involvement in direct patient care, educating staff and system-level problem solving.
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, Ability to handle multiple/changing priorities and deal with stresses associated with a patient care environment such as emergencies, time pressures, varying patient emotions/attitudes/conditions, etc.
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• National clinical certification in assigned area of practice within 6 months of employment (CCRN or CEN)
• ACLS or other technical certifications as per area assigned.

Work Schedule

Employment Type: Variable Part Time

Hours per Week: 12 hrs/week

Shift Schedule: 7pm-7am Shift Type: Nights

Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend rotation

Holiday Requirements: Follow company holiday calendar

Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Pay

Pay Range: $37.17 - $55.76

If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Benefits

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Free Employee parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

About Us

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference. Join the Adventist HealthCare team today.

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement: Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result. Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.

Our Mission

We extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Adventist HealthCare, based in Gaithersburg, MD., is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization of dedicated professionals who work together each day to improve the health and well-being of people and communities through a ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Our comprehensive approach to caring for our community includes three acute-care hospitals – Shady Grove Medical Center, White Oak Medical Center and Fort Washington Medical Center – as well as two Physical Rehabilitation hospitals, Outpatient centers, Imaging Centers, Urgent Cares, Home Care Services, Employer Health Programs and Physician Networks. We are nationally recognized and honored especially for our Cardiac, OB, Cancer, Stroke, Orthopedic, Rehabilitation and Mental Health services. Consider joining our team of over 6,000 employees and become part of one of the longest serving healthcare systems in the Washington, D.C., area that has a long-standing tradition as the largest provider of charity care and community benefit in Montgomery County.