RN-Rapid Response Team

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for an RN to join our nursing team on our Rapid Response Team. Employment Type: Part Time Shift: 7a-7p, 48 hours per pay, EOW and holiday commitment. Job Type Part Time Schedule 7:00pm to 7:00am, 48 hours per pay, every other weekend commitment Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of patient care. The professional nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the healthcare team. Critical Care Nursing Skills Manage the complex care of critically ill patients Applies critical care theory in care of patients Calculates, titrates and administers medications, IV solutions, and skin testing, per policy Ventilator Management/Weaning VAP protocol Sedation/analgesia Dialysis therapy responsibilities: Hemodialysis, CAPD Thrombolytic Therapy Stroke protocol DVT protocol Arterial Blood Gas sampling Initiation and maintenance of invasive hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, PA lines, A-lines). Operate monitoring equipment for ICP Monitoring. Rhythm and 12 lead ECG interpretation Cardiac Pacing (permanent, external, transvenous) Defibrillation/cardioversion Functions as a member of the Code Blue Team and Rapid Response Team as per hospital policy Possess knowledge and skills necessary to assist the physician with the insertion of invasive tubes/line Moderate Sedation Recognizes appropriate dosage and proficient in administration of medication Monitors patient vital signs and maintains IV access as per policy Recognizes changes in patient's condition and responds appropriately Documents medications, vital signs, patient response and special instructions Wound prevention and care: Pressure ulcer Arterial and Venous stasis ulcer Surgical wounds Initiates IV therapy as per policy/procedure, taking into consideration vein condition, patient age, skin condition, patient positioning, and cognition Monitors and maintains venous access: Vesicants Non-vesicants Documentation Demonstrates care and maintenance of central venous access devices Dialysis Therapy responsibilities pre and post treatment PD POCT: Blood glucose Monitoring & Quality Control. Provides respiratory support (Pulse ox, suctioning, wall and portable oxygen therapy) Maintains drainage tubes Problem focused physical assessment Cardiac monitors: Customizes/edits/reviews patient alarms/information Trouble shoots poor waveforms and equipment problems Assigns transmitters when necessary Notifies supervisor/biomedical of equipment failure/problem Phlebotomy skills Blood culture, T&C specimens, etc. Central venous access device Labeling of specimens Required Critical Care RN Education Experience 1 year critical care experience preferred or 2-3 years medical/surgical nursing experience Completion of approved critical care course Completion of approved dysrhythmia course ACLS CCRN certification preferred BSN or BS/BA degree in Nursing Current RN Pennsylvania state license required. Current BCLS required or obtained by completion of orientation. ACLS required or obtained by completion of orientation if Applicable to Area of Practice. Professional certifications preferred. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.