The RRT Nurse coordinates rapid response assessments, implements interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes, and documents all clinical events. They also analyze RRT data to identify trends and develop practice guidelines to improve patient care quality.
Requirements summary
Requires a nursing degree and current Georgia RN licensure, with a BSN preferred. Candidates must have at least 2 years of critical care experience and current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificateInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementMulti-taskingPatient AssessmentData AnalysisPatient EducationCrisis InterventionDelegationClinical Practice GuidelinesCritical Care NursingProfessional Clinical JudgmentSBAR Documentation
Job description
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At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift Day (United States of America) Shift/Schedule: Full-Time/Days/7a-7p Location: Rapid Response @ Cobb Hospital Overview The Rapid Response Team (RRT) Nurse is a registered professional nurse who functions under the direction of the Nurse Manager and is responsible for coordination of Rapid Response Team assessment of patient, prioritization and implementation of interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes, documentation of interventions and outcomes, communication with other team members and disciplines, and safe delivery of age appropriate and culturally aware patient care.
The RRT Nurse is accountable for addressing the patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and education needs.
The RRT Nurse serves as a resource/support to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments.
The RRT Nurse is responsible for RRT calls, follow-up visits, RRT data collection, entry and analysis, development of RRT practice guidelines, evaluation of patient codes and informal education of staff.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Patient Care
Responds to RRT calls.
Coordinates patient care during events including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes
Communicates with medical staff, nursing staff, other disciplines and departments as required to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Intervenes in patient crisis to promote quality patient care
Documents assessment, interventions, and outcomes in patient medical record; utilizes SBAR documentation
Develops and implements clinical practice guidelines for RRT.
Monitors patient outcomes and conducts follow-up as required
Assesses patient and family or support system needs
Educates patient, families or support system as required and documents
Educates staff pertaining to RRT. Data Monitoring
Collects, monitors, and trends RRT data
Analyzes data to determine opportunities for improvement; reports findings to medical staff and nursing leadership as requested
Recommends improvements required to promote optimal patient outcomes to medical staff and nursing leadership
Initiates and implements improvements related to RRT based on data trends
Analyzes patient code data to identify trends and makes recommendations for improvements based on data
Monitors ‘near miss’ events to identify and initiate prevention measures to promote quality patient care Professional Practice
Serves as professional role model within professional nursing utilizing professional clinical judgment
Serves as a mentor in the development of peers and clinical staff
Liaison between medical staff and patients and families
Creates and maintains supportive work environment conducive to quality patient care including taking corrective action when needed
Supports fiscal accountability for human and material resources
Collaborates with Nurse Manager to recruit and retain staff
Supports performance improvement initiatives designed to promote quality patient care
Promotes professional nursing practice through shared governance, evidence-based practice and ethical accountability
Maintains confidentiality Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing; current licensure as a professional registered nurse in the State of Georgia Required and Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) Preferred Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing Required and Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) Preferred Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing practice in a critical care environment; current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support credentials Required and Current AHA Basic Life Support credentials Required Required Minimum Skills: Ability to read, write and speak the English language Strong customer service and interpersonal skills Inter- and intra-departmental coordination of patient care activities Delegation skills required Ability to multi-task essential Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential Strong detail orientation required; Computer skills required Personal time management skills are required Compliance with the American Nurses' Association Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses is required Demonstrates knowledge of and practices within parameters outlined in Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): Reg Nurse (Single State) 1.00 Required 1.00 RN - Multi-state Compact 1.00 Required 1.00 Basic Life Support 2.00 Required 2.00 Advanced Cardiac Life Support 3.00 Required 3.00 NIH Stroke Scale 5.00 Required 5.00 BLS - Instructor Required BLS - Provisional Required ACLS - Instructor Required ACLS - Provisional Required Additional Licenses and Certifications: Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support credentials Required and National certification in critical care nursing Preferred Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
