Registered Nurse/Clinical Supervisor II, Rapid Response (RRT) Lead

Employment Status : Full Time (72-80 Hours Per Pay Period) Job Category : Nursing Salary Range (DOE) : $66.96 to $84.55 per hour

Registered Nurse / Clinical Supervisor II, Rapid Response (RRT) Lead

About Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Valley Presbyterian Hospital is a beacon of health in the San Fernando Valley, committed to providing outstanding care and improving community health.

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) to step into the role of Registered Nurse / Clinical Supervisor II, Rapid Response (RRT) Lead.

Position : Registered Nurse / Clinical Supervisor II, Rapid Response (RRT) Lead

What You'll Do : As a Registered Nurse / Clinical Supervisor II, Rapid Response (RRT) Lead, you'll play a vital role in the Intensive Care Unit and throughout the hospital.

Your responsibilities include :

• Function as an expert clinician, utilizing critical thinking to mentor and guide others.
• Assess and stabilize clinically deteriorating or unstable patients.
• Provide 1 : 1 care until the patient is stabilized or transferred to the ICU.
• Assist in transporting unstable patients to procedures or higher levels of care.
• Round on inpatients throughout the hospital based on RRT protocols.
• Support and assist physicians with emergency and bedside procedures.
• Collaborate with ICU charge nurses to ensure safe patient care.
• Serve as a resource nurse to ICU staff.
• Communicate with primary care physicians or hospitalists to relay RRT assessments and facilitate and carry out orders.
• Maintain professional communication with colleagues, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Use the SBAR communication format, preparing relevant patient data and anticipating the information needed by physicians.
• Collect and interpret patient data using the nursing process and data from the physician and Electronic Health Record (EHR), such as history and physicals and progress notes.
• Document processes and outcomes of care in a timely and independent manner using information technology, seeking opportunities to improve computer / automation skills.

Ensure appropriate reports are completed at the end of an RRT call.

Follow standards and guidelines, implement clinical changes, and participate in evidence-based practice.

What We're Looking For :

• Experience :
• ICU charge nurse experience preferred.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of clinical experience as a RN in ICU.
• Education : BSN required, MSN preferred.
• Licensure / Certifications :
• Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.
• Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment.
• Certified Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
• Active involvement as a leader / participant in a hospital committee or council.
• ICU Requirements : ACLS, NIHSS Certification (within 30 days of employment), VPH Annual Stroke Education within 30 days of employment.

Why You'll Love Working Here :

• Supportive Environment : We prioritize teamwork, professional growth, and a positive work culture.
• Impactful Work : Your role will directly contribute to enhancing patient care and outcomes.
• Professional Development : We offer continuous learning and advancement opportunities to help you grow in your career.

Specific Responsibilities :

Clinical Supervisor II / RRT :

• Acts as a patient advocate, maintaining sensitivity to patient care and privacy.
• Assists the director / manager with monitoring and evaluating staff performance.
• Ensures appropriate reports and documentation are completed and reported before the end of the shift.
• Participates in Clinical Supervisor development and informational meetings, Unit Based Council, and Staff Meetings.
• Documents maintenance and repairs using the work order process.
• Exhibits professionalism in appearance, conduct, communication, and behaviors appropriate to the situation.
• Facilitates a safe environment for patients, families, and colleagues.
• Ensures compliance with occurrence reports, policies, and procedures.
• Functions as a resource and advocate for patient experience, striving for constant improvements.
• Identifies educational needs and plans / provides / refers to appropriate content experts for ongoing staff educational needs.
• Incorporates evidence-based knowledge into practice decisions.
• Initiates the Chain of Command Policy when needed.
• Manages patient throughput, anticipating the next patient stable for transfer in emergencies or increased census / surge.
• Leads / participates in huddles, charge, staff, and unit-based council meetings.
• Manages workload cost-effectively by flexing staff off duty or calling in off-duty staff according to patient census.
• Monitors patient care to ensure personal, hygiene, and safety needs are met.
• Monitors core measure performance and nurse-sensitive indicators, implementing strategies for improving outcomes / metrics.
• Monitors monthly compliance with staff certifications, licensure, and annual health screen requirements.
• Orchestrates moving patients to the next level of care when stable for transfer and effectively communicates with other departments about delays.
• Participates in hospital-wide committees and councils, facilitating two-way sharing of information.
• Prepares for and actively participates in daily bed board meetings and All Bed Crisis (ABC) meetings.
• Pursues professional growth through knowledge sharing, authoring publications, attending scholarly presentations, or being involved in professional organizations.
• Serves as a patient experience champion, rounding on patients and their families for environmental safety, monitoring care boards to ensure they reflect the patient's plan of care, and following up with concerns / complaints in a timely and comprehensive manner.

Key Responsibilities :

• Patient Care Excellence : Champion a positive patient experience, ensuring high standards of care and safety.
• Team Leadership : Mentor and support staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Operational Management : Oversee scheduling, resource availability, and staff assignments to ensure smooth operations.
• Communication & Collaboration : Facilitate clear communication between patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Performance Improvement : Participate in quality initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Ready to Elevate Your Career? Join us at Valley Presbyterian Hospital and be a part of a team dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Apply today to lead, inspire, and make a difference!

$66.96 - $84.55

per hour