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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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 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)

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

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