Description

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　　The Staffing Response Team (SRT) is the Centralized Staffing Pool at UNC REX and Holly Springs Hospitals. The casual SRT RN floats between units at both the Rex and Holly Spring campuses. Casual SRT RNs are compensated based on the number of clinical groupings and the number of shifts per week they commit to working.

　　The Clinical groupings include:

　　Medical - Surgical

　　Intermediate Care

　　Critical Care

　　Emergency Department/ Behavioral Health Unit

　　There are 3 casual level of which to choose:

　　Level II: Requires SRT RN’s to work a minimum of two clinical grouping and a minimum of 12 hours per week.

　　Level III: Requires SRT RN’s to work three clinical groupings and a minimum of 12 hours per week to include one 12 hour weekend shift per six week schedule and one 12 hour holiday annually.

　　Level IV: Requires SRT RN’s to work a minimum of two clinical groupings and a minimum of 24 hours per week (2 twelve hour shifts), to include two 12 hour weekend shifts per six week schedule and two 12 hour holidays annually (one summer holiday and one winter holiday)

　　Summary:

　　Performs assessments, documents patient status, develops individualized plan of care, implements plan of care, evaluates status, and initiates patient education plans according to individualized needs of patient.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Maintains an environment of safety for patients, self and others and supports patient safety initiatives. Utilizes PPID correctly. Responds promptly to all alarms. Follows fall prevention and skin care protocols. Utilizes the Safe Patient Handling equipment appropriately.

　　Maintains an environment of safety for patients, self and others and supports patient safety initiatives. Utilizes PPID correctly. Responds promptly to all alarms. Follows fall prevention and skin care protocols. Utilizes the Safe Patient Handling equipment appropriately.

　　Assessments are timely and a holistic approach is utilized. Recognizes subtle patient changes, informs physicians and utilizes appropriate resources. Assures that delegated tasks are completed.

　　Documents patient's assessment, care provided and response to care according to procedure. Assures that all tasks delegated to others are documented correctly. Provides reports in a thorough and concise manner and utilizes SBAR format. Assesses patient's condition, including: biophysical, psychosocial and age specific needs.

　　Develops an individualized plan of care utilizing the nursing and medical diagnosis. Collaborates with other health care team members in formulating plan of care. Initiates the plan of care upon admission. Orders appropriate tasks in RCARE. Initiates consults and serves as an advocate to meet the patient's needs.

　　Implements the nursing plan of care on assigned patients. Reviews all diagnostic data and responds appropriately. Maintains a calm manner and works effectively at all times. Implements nursing interventions to prevent complications.

　　Evaluates patient's status, nursing instructions, appropriateness of the nursing plan of care and outcomes of the care provided. Updates and resolves the plan of care as appropriate.

　　Clarifies medication orders, as needed, prior to the end of shift. Medications are administered using two identifiers: patient name and medical record number. High alert medications are verified by a second nurse prior to administration. Medications are explained to the patient (name, action, side effects) prior to administration.

　　Initiates a patient's education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the physician and/or hospital procedure; includes patient and family instruction, as well as, discharge planning. Documents instruction and education to patient and family.

　　Recognizes, supports and utilizes evidence based nursing practice. Is aware of and follows Rex policies, procedures and protocols. Attends and completes all mandatory education.

　　Adheres to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, as demonstrated by professionalism, commitment to the patient, and accountability and responsibility for individual nursing practice.

　　Other Information

　　Other information:

　　Education Requirements:

　　● Bachelor's degree (BSN) from an accredited School of Nursing preferred.

　　Licensure/Certification Requirements:

　　● Must have NC RN Licensure.

　　● BCLS;RN NC LIC

　　Professional Experience Requirements:

　　● A minimum of one year of current acute care hospital experience in the chosen clinical division desired.

　　Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

　　● Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures. Ability to document clinical information. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other Rex staff. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.

　　Job Details

　　Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

　　Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

　　Organization Unit: Rex Staffing Response Team

　　Work Type: Per Diem

　　Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

　　Work Schedule: Variable

　　Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

　　Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

　　This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

　　Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

　　UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

　　Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.