Rapid Response Registered Nurse (Georgetown)
MedStar Georgetown is currently hiring full-time nurses for the Rapid Response Team (RRT). The RRT is a team of nurses and advanced practiced providers who will ensure the management and implementation of advanced critical care nursing during acute patient situations outside of the adult Intensive care units. The team utilizes a coordinated plan to provide emergency care and/or resuscitation, immediate evaluation, and prompt disposition of in patients, when indicated. The goal of early intervention during clinical deterioration is to improve outcomes.
At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, we are committed to creating a world-class healthcare environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and advancing your career in a dynamic healthcare setting, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.
Shift
Schedule:
Three 12-hour shifts/week
Self-scheduling, six-week schedules
Benefits:
Competitive salaries plus differentials
20 Days of Paid Time Off per year plus personal time/holidays
Education/Tuitionassistance
Relocation reimbursement
Generous Total Rewards Benefits Package
Matched Retirement Savings Plan
Specialized training opportunities with one-on-one preceptorship
Nationally renowned Nursing Wellbeing Program
Requirements:
Education:
Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited academic nursing program required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited academic nursing program preferred.
If prepared at the associate degree in nursing level, required to enroll in a BSN program within 6 months of hire date and completion within 3 years.
Experience:
Minimum two years full-time critical care experience required. *Rapid response team experience preferred.*
License/Certifications: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment required. CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required. Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
ACLS required upon hire. CCRN preferred.
C-EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) is required for Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic math skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
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