Rapid Response Registered Nurse / RN
About The Position
The Rapid Response Nurse (RRT) is an experienced critical care or emergency department registered nurse who responds to Rapid Response Team events and supports early identification, assessment, and intervention for patients exhibiting clinical deterioration outside the ICU. The nurse serves as a clinical expert and consultant to bedside staff, promotes timely escalation of care, and facilitates safe transitions to higher levels of care to improve patient outcomes and safety. The role includes responding to Rapid Response Team activations and staff concerns, performing rapid assessments, initiating evidence-based interventions within scope of practice, stabilizing patients with acute changes, and coordinating transfers to higher levels of care when indicated. The nurse also follows up with patients who remain on non-critical care units after RRT events and proactively rounds on high-risk patients. The Rapid Response Nurse supports bedside nursing staff through clinical consultation, collaboration with physicians and other care team members, and real-time coaching and education. The role also includes accurate electronic medical record documentation, participation in data collection and quality improvement, and supporting patient safety initiatives.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and at least 3 years of recent critical care nursing experience, with ability to manage patients in all specialties of Emory Critical Care; or graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program and at least 3 years of recent critical care nursing experience, with ability to manage patients in all specialties of Emory Critical Care.
- Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
- BLS, ACLS, and Healthcare Provider certifications required.
Nice To Haves
- CCRN certification.
Responsibilities
- Respond promptly to Rapid Response Team activations and staff concerns.
- Perform rapid patient assessments and initiate evidence-based interventions within scope of practice.
- Stabilize patients with acute changes in condition and coordinate transfer to the ICU or higher levels of care when indicated.
- Assist in determining appropriate escalation, including RRT, Code Rapid Response, or Code Blue activation.
- Conduct follow-up assessments on patients remaining on non-critical care units after RRT events.
- Proactively round on high-risk patients, including recent ICU transfers and Medical Alert patients within 24 hours.
- Support timely core measure interventions according to established protocols.
- Serve as a first-line clinical resource and consultant for bedside nursing staff.
- Collaborate with physicians, APPs, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and nursing leadership to coordinate care.
- Provide real-time coaching, education, and feedback to nursing staff.
- Provide feedback and education to clinical staff based on data trends, findings, and protocols.
- Stay informed about changes in healthcare regulations, accreditation requirements, and clinical documentation.
- Accurately document RRT events, interventions, outcomes, and follow-up in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in data collection, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits starting day 1
- Student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
