| Lakewood Regional Medical Center is proud to be an integral part of the surrounding community. From orthopedics to cardiac care to urology, we�ve received many designations for quality care. Although we appreciate these prestigious honors, we are most honored by the opportunity to serve you and your loved ones. We�re committed to finding new ways to improve and make our hospital the best place for patients, physicians and employees. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you, and we are here any time you need help.
We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions. Job Summary:
The Rapid Response Team (RRT) RN is a Registered Professional Nurse who is responsible for the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation while meeting competently all safe expectations of a nurse. Primary responsibility is to respond to calls and critical situations or concerns on all clinical areas and nursing units. The RRT RN will assess, evaluate and initiate approved interventions as appropriate to patient at risk for or exhibiting a change in condition. The RRT RN will utilize critical nursing and thinking skills in a manner that supports quality of patient care and optimum outcomes. The RRT RN acts as a role model by mentoring and educating nursing staff while assisting in delivering bedside care in a supportive relationship that facilitates the appropriate and timely treatment of patients. Maintains open communication with all staff to promote improvement of performance supports the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients.
Qualifications:
Mandatory:
a) Current CA RN License
b) Current BLS/ACLS Provider
c) Experience with Therapeutic Temperature Management (TTM)
d) Stroke Certified
Preferred: Acute hospital experience, 5 -10 year experience in Critical Care, BSN preferred
Specific unit requirements: Current unit certifications as indicated below: ACLS: Required BCLS: Required II. Training and/or experience: o Critical Care course preferred or equivalent knowledge and skills validated by demonstration. o Previous critical care experience preferred III. Unit Specific Technical Skills: 1. Hemodynamics 2. Temporary Pacemakers 3. Ventilator Management 4. ICP Monitoring 5. Chest Tube Management 6. ACT Testing 7. AV Sheath Removal 8. Central Line Management 9. TTM Therapy 10. CRRT Job: ICU/CCU Primary Location: Lakewood, California Facility: Lakewood Regional Medical Center Job Type: Full-time Shift Type: Days
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. | 
