Clinical Coordinator Rapid Response (Days)

Description

Summary:

Provides critical care support to the nursing staff in all areas of the hospital to include transport of critically ill patients member of the code team rapid response team and acute stroke team. Educates staff and provides team member development. Reports to Patient Care Director.

Responsibilities:

1. Adheres to established Nursing Standards of Practice to include: Assessment Planning Implementation and Evaluation; Participates in a committee as designated by Patient Care Director; Administers medication/IV solution according to Norwalk Hospital policy/procedure and consults appropriate resources for information as needed; Develop plan initiate and evaluate patient care interventions within the scope of practice for the unit and the organization.
2. Responds to cardiac arrest/trauma alerts/stroke alerts/rapid response team in a timely manner and is supportive of team efforts; Specific duties may include providing nursing care of the patient from resuscitation through inpatient admission. Assists the staff nurse with the patient that has a change in status warranting immediate intervention and potential transfer to critical care areas as a member of the rapid response team; Transports critically ill patients to procedures and tests as requested; Direct staff member and independently assign responsibilities as needed during an emergent situation.
3. Is a resource and supports staff with clinical problems that may arise and assures standards and protocols are followed; Facilitates interdisciplinary patient care to provide quality outcomes; Responds to the needs of the unit in a timely manner.
4. Pursues professional education to meet the needs of current position and professional goals; Participates in Nursing/Hospital committees; Participates in professional organizations maintains and updates educational records and attends annual required reviews; Hold self and others accountable for actions and outcomes.
5. Maintains contact with the clinical nurse manager throughout the shift; Shares expertise with nursing / hospital personnel as requested; Serves as a resource and support person to nursing / hospital staff. patients and their families; When involved in a clinical situation that requires decision making and prioritization of needs independently and appropriately directs other staff members in care of the patient to meet the needs of the patient and the clinical area.
6. Participates in the development of team members during clinical calls and consistently teaches staff members during the event by among other means during their work; Coordinates and facilitates interdisciplinary patient care to provide quality outcomes; Observes and identifies staff learning need / competencies and provides an environment for learning. Educates staff utilizing various modes of teaching consistent with adult learning; Facilitates critical thinking of staff members in caring for patients. Identifies opportunities for teaching and encourages staff to include all pertinent information related to patient care when decisions are made.
7. Assists with staff development; Promotes continuing education by encouraging staff to participate in educational offerings within or outside the institution; Participates in the interviewing process for new staff and makes recommendation for hiring. Assists with completion of unit based competencies in collaboration with the manager and educator; Provides staff development concerning diagnostic studies disease entities policy or procedural changes and other areas leading to an enhancement of knowledge or skills.
8. Serves as a change agent assisting others in understanding the importance necessity impact and process of change; Demonstrates the value of lifelong learning through ones own example; Is a positive example and promotes a positive and creative work environment. Promotes positive working relationships between units.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education: BACHELORS LVL DGRE

Other Information:

Bachelors Level Degree or within two years
Required: RN License in Connecticut;
Minimum of 2 years experience in a critical care setting.
Minimum Experience: three years
ACLS certification BLS (HCP) certification NIHSS certification IV certified CPI certification and PALS certification within 1 year TNCC within 1 year.

Prefer: Desired: CCRN Certified to conscious sedation standards and SCRN certified

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.

Credentials:ACLSBLSIVRNNIHSSCPI

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 380

Department: Nursing Rapid Response Team

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $45.29 - $84.11 Hourly