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UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization. The Code Nurse provides 24/7 response to all Code Blue, Rapid Response, Code Stroke and STEMI activations. The Code Nurse responds to situations where a patient is showing signs of clinical deterioration. This position will be responsible for proactive rounding across various units. The Code Nurse monitors Code Blue and Rapid Response quality metrics, and develops performance improvement projects to address gaps and align with strategic initiatives.
Job Responsibility:
Provides 24/7 response to all Code Blue, Rapid Response, Code Stroke and STEMI activations
Responds to situations where a patient is showing signs of clinical deterioration
Responsible for proactive rounding across various units
Monitors Code Blue and Rapid Response quality metrics, and develops performance improvement projects to address gaps and align with strategic initiatives
Practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance
Requirements:
Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing
Must possess a valid California RN license
BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get UCSD Code ART within six (6) months of hire date
Minimum three (3) years of recent inpatient, acute care adult ICU RN experience or equivalent
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess complex problems to develop potential solutions
Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients
Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results
Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing