(RN) Code/Rapid Response Nurse
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the “gold standard” for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011. The Code Nurse provides 24/7 response to all Code Blue, Rapid Response, Code Stroke and STEMI activations. The Code Nurse responds to situations where a patient is showing signs of clinical deterioration. This position will be responsible for proactive rounding across various units. The Code Nurse monitors Code Blue and Rapid Response quality metrics, and develops performance improvement projects to address gaps and align with strategic initiatives. Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.
Qualifications
Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing. Must possess a valid California RN license. BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get UCSD Code ART within six (6) months of hire date. Minimum three (3) years of recent inpatient, acute care adult ICU RN experience or equivalent. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess complex problems to develop potential solutions. Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients. Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results. Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.