EIT Nurse

Summary

The Early Intervention Team (EIT) Nurse is a registered professional nurse who functions under the direction of the Nurse Manager and is responsible for coordination of EIT assessment of patient, prioritization and implementation of interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes, documentation of interventions and outcomes, communication with other team members and disciplines, and safe delivery of age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. As an EIT Nurse you will also be responsible for:

Addressing the patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and education needs. The EIT Nurse serves as a resource/support to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments. Rapid Response calls, follow-up visits, EIT data collection, entry and analysis, development of EIT practice guidelines, evaluation of patient codes and informal education of staff. Managing rapid prevention and treatment of patients experiencing sepsis, CVA, respiratory distress, acute coronary syndrome and other comorbidities. Recognizing, assessing, coordinating, interpreting clinical surveillance data, re-evaluating the nursing care plan of patients and communicating that plan to the assigned team members and bedside clinical team. Possessing an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of nursing care for a specific unit patient population to include patients and their families, utilizing conscientious consideration for patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. Performing crisis intervention as a first priority and be a lead resource when responding to Rapid Response, Code Blue, Class 1 Stroke, In-House STEMI and In-House Trauma. Being regarded as a resource and subject matter expert for staff on patient care issues. Providing consultative assessments to help facilitate higher level transfers within the hospital.

Job Requirements

Education

Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Experience

Minimum 2 years recent acute Intensive Care Unit RN experience required, 5 years preferred.

Working knowledge of applicable Policies and Lippincott Procedure.

Skills

Ability to read, write and speak the English language

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

Inter- and intra-departmental coordination of patient care activities

Delegation skills required; Ability to multi-task essential

Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential

Strong detail orientation required

Computer skills required

Personal time management skills are required

Collaboration with multiple provider groups

Complete tasks as described in the Early Intervention Team Roles

Compliance with the American Nurses' Association Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses is required

Demonstrates knowledge of and practices within parameters outlined in Missouri Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri

Required: American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire.

Required: Annual NIHSS Certification at time of hire

ANCC Specialty Certification preferred

Complete Cox Health Dedicated Rapid Response Team Education at time of hire

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