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Medical Emergency Team (MET) RN Specialistsdevelop,implementand evaluate processes and systems for providing a proactive approach to nursing care and patient management to improve patient outcomes, reduce non-ICU medical emergencies and decrease ICU transfers. This approach will include proactive rounding on the inpatient units, obtaining input from the bedside RNs toidentifyacute patient issues or problems, communicate the acute changes to providers to plan and implement interventions using a collaborative approach. MET RNsprovide emergency response to patients and facilitate care until a patient is stable or transported to a higher level of care in collaboration with the MET team (APP and RT),support the critical response and resuscitation committee (CRRC) with analysis of data, review of clinical cases, and presentation at regular reviews,lead the implementation of process improvements,and support education training for the clinical caregivers based on analysis ofidentified through the rounding and quality review process.

A caregiver in this positionworks nights from7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. including weekend and holiday rotation requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Develop processes and systems foridentifyingpatients requiring critical assessment and intervention.

• Implement action plansidentifiedthrough analysis of data and case reviews.

• Participate as a CRRC member/leader.

• Perform entry of cases into the quality data review tool, nursing review of events prior to an emergency event orcodeand presentation of cases to CRRC meetings.

• Analyze and remain current withevidence-basedpractice and recommend adoptionorstandards in collaboration with the team.

• Ensurecompliance withregulatoryagencies.

• Provide education and training for nursingcaregiversrelated to code response roles (i.e.documentation on emergency response form code sheet, operation of thezolldefibrillator and monitor, nursing role in a code or emergency).

• Collaborate with nursing professional development to provide mock codes and simulation for nursingcaregivers.

• Serve as a resource/support to nursingcaregivers, providers, patients,familiesand other departments.

• Review patient lists and tools in the electronic medical record to prioritize assessment and intervention forhigh-riskpatients.

• Round on all inpatient units to discuss patients being followed by MET or those with newlyidentifiedclinical issues that could lead to further deterioration.

• Work with primarynurseson acute patientissues.

• Provide coaching,educationand support in real time in assessment, intervention,planningand evaluation for primarynursesdelivering patient care.

• Address acute issues as they arise and activatefullMET/Rapid Response Team when needed.

• Follow up with primary nurses on acute patient issues,work withtheprimary team to address issuesalongsidethe primarynurse,andnotify the entire MET/Rapid Response team for further evaluation and intervention.

• Respond to rapid response and code blue callsandprovide critical care nursing untilthepatient is stable or transferred toa higherlevel of care.

• Follow-up on rapid response patients thatremainon the floor toensureongoing stability.

• Support patients with vascular access (ultrasound guided IV placement) andassistwith procedures as able.

• Clinical integration of BLS/ACLS Physician Training.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)andAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire or within one year of hire for roles that support pediatric patients

• NIHSS certification

• Two years of nursing practice in a complex critical care environment

• Simulation and orientation with other MET RN Specialists

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor ofscienceinnursing(BSN)
• National certification in critical care nursing

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $35.50

Maximum hourly: $55.60

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).