Registered Nurse (RN) - Rapid Response Team - Nights

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 97,424,000 - 156,393,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond seeks a Clinical Nurse II/III on the Adult Rapid Response Team. You will provide critical care assessment and interventions during Rapid Response activations, sepsis, and RESCUE events, coordinating with the multidisciplinary team and ensuring closed-loop communication.

Requirements include Virginia RN licensure (or eligible/compact), AHA BLS HCP, and a Diploma/Associates.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing; RNs without a BSN must enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within 2 years and complete within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care nursing assessment and direct patient care during Rapid Response activations, sepsis and RESCUE events.
• Assist the health care team with prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and patient comfort.
• Deliver and document age-specific care per medical orders within an integrated care plan.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Team communication

Education

Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

The Adult Rapid Response Team is a multidisciplinary team of critical care providers. Rapid Response nurses assist in the critical care response and evaluation for inpatients where there is a concern for clinical decompensation. The team facilitates interdisciplinary team communication during Rapid Response activations. They respond to Rapid Response activations, Severe Sepsis Alerts, and Red RESCUE alerts. The team of nurses will provide critical care nursing assessment, expertise, and assistance with patient care during RRTs, sepsis and RESCUE events, ensure closed loop communication between responders and activators of the RRT. The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families. This job provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. The Clinical Nurse III job demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.

Experience

REQUIRED: Clin I: N/A Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience. Experience PREFERRED: Clin II, Clin III: Academic Health Care experience; 5 years' experience as an RN in an ICU setting or applicable area of practice, experience with similar patient population in an acute care setting.

Education / Training

REQUIRED: Clin II, Clin III: Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing. All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.

PREFERRED: Clin II, Clin III: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program Clin III: Certification in specialty area.

Independent action(s) required

Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders. Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards. All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable)

Clin II, Clin III: Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.

Additional position requirements

Clin II, Clin III: Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific groups served

As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)

Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking. Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment.

Compensation Ranges

Clinical Nurse I: $34.00 - $49.50 Clinical Nurse II: $34.65 - $51.97 Clinical Nurse III: $36.38 - $54.58 Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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