Registered Nurse (RN) Rapid Response - Berkeley Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

Shift/Schedule: Full time, evenings/nights 7:00pm-7:30am

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

To apply advanced clinical skills and nursing leadership to the care of patients across the continuum that have been identified by a deterioration index and/or changes in their condition. The RRT RN collaborates with other members of the Rapid Response Team in patient assessment, stabilization, and transfer to appropriate level of care as needed. Provides 

nursing care for patients following established standards and practices in accordance with the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. To apply professional nursing theory and practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. 

Essential Job Functions

• ​Responds to all Rapid Response Team events in person and collaborate with other response team members to assess, manage/stabilize, and transfer patients as needed using effective teamwork and communication. 
• Collaborates with clinical staff and apply critical thinking skills to identify and assess deteriorating patients to improve patient outcomes. 
• Apply established Rapid Response policies and order sets and intervene in the management of patient care where appropriate.  
• Initiate a collaborative dialogue with physicians, multidisciplinary teammates, and patients/families to evaluate, plan, and deliver patient care. 
• Maintain required documentation of rapid response events and provide debriefing to clinical staff where the rapid response event occurred using effective communication. Modeling critical thinking skills to staff and provide education by sharing clinical knowledge.  
• Complete follow up assessments of patients who remain on non-critical care units post rapid response events and post transfer from a critical care unit. 
• Demonstrates clinical competencies in specific area of practice as described in departmental performance standards.   
• Consistently apply the Standards of Behavior and act as a patient advocate. Identifies and responds appropriately to ethical issues in patient care; provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patient rights. Serve as a resource to others in addressing ethical dilemmas in patient care. 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Licensing/Certification

• New grad RNs with a BON temporary work authorization must obtain Registered Nurse license within 90 days of hire.
• All other RNs must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multi-state license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC.  
• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS/ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale certifications are required.   
• PALS and CCRN/CEN certifications strongly preferred. 

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing (required) 
• BSN preferred or required within five (5) years of hire date.   
• Current RN Teammates transferring to another RN position in the same Service Line/Specialty will not be required to complete BSN within five (5) years of transfer date.  
• Effective July 1, 2022, current RN Teammates transferring to another RN position in a different Service Line/Specialty will be required to complete BSN within five (5) years of transfer date. 

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of critical care and/or ED experience (strongly preferred) 
• Charge Nurse and/or code responder experience (preferred) 

Training

• N/A 

Language

• N/A 

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. 

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients.  Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment.  Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department. 

Skills

• Knowledge of the professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.  
• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.  
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.  
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide on-going patient care.  
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records and writing reports.  
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, hospital, medical staff and the public.  
• Ability to analyze situations and apply critical thinking.  
• Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. 
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions. 
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. and visitors.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. 

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Intensive Care Units - Berkeley Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at

recruitment@RSFH.com

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