George Washington University Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Rapid Response for a nursing job in WASHINGTON, Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
RAPID RESPONSE RN , REGISTERED NURSE
PART TIME 2X12 HRS PER WEEK (NIGHTS ONLY)
$15,000 SIGN ON
The Rapid Response Registered Nurse (RN) at The George Washington University Hospital plays a critical role in providing immediate and specialized care to patients experiencing medical emergencies or changes in their condition. The Rapid Response RN functions as a highly skilled clinician, assessing patients' conditions, making swift clinical decisions, and coordinating rapid interventions to prevent further deterioration and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Responsibilities:
1. Rapid Assessment: Respond promptly to emergency situations and conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' conditions to identify critical issues and potential complications.
2. Clinical Expertise: Utilize advanced clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills to provide timely interventions, including administering medications, performing procedures, and implementing necessary treatments.
3. Communication: Collaborate closely with the healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, and other specialists, to communicate observations, assessments, and recommendations for patient care.
4. Coordination: Coordinate and facilitate the rapid response team's actions, ensuring seamless transitions between departments and units as needed.
5. Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, documenting assessment findings, interventions performed, and patient responses to treatments.
6. Education: Provide education and support to patients, families, and caregivers regarding the patient's condition, treatment plan, and potential outcomes.
7. Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices and evidence-based protocols for rapid response situations.
8. Emergency Preparedness: Stay current with the latest advancements in emergency medical care and maintain readiness to respond effectively to a wide range of medical emergencies.
9. Patient Advocacy: Serve as an advocate for patients' needs and rights, ensuring that care is delivered with compassion, respect, and cultural sensitivity.
RN Benefits, Special Incentives & Perks:
We value our RNs and offer a comprehensive package to support your career growth, well-being, and work-life balance.
About GWUH:
The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GW Hospital serves a diverse group of patientsfrom residents to our nations leaders. As an academic medical center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. This expertise includes cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, womens health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), adjacent to the hospital, is the 11th oldest medical center in the country and the first in the nations capital.
The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class ser
George Washington University Hospital Job ID #1269-256815. Posted job title: part time rn - rapid response team (nights)
The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, GW Hospital offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, womens health, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery.We are experienced RNs and new graduates, empowered to foster positive patient outcomes through a collaborative practice model and evidence-based nursing practice.How will you define medicine?
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