Rapid Response Registered Nurse - Weekend Option

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

23h•$45 - $52

About The Position

The Rapid Response RN is a highly skilled critical care and emergency clinician with sustained professional contributions beyond direct patient care. The nurse uses proficient, in-depth clinical knowledge to assess patients rapidly, recognize deterioration early, respond to Rapid Response Team activations, advise bedside staff, and facilitate safe escalation and transitions to higher levels of care. The role also contributes to quality, knowledge, or leadership activities that strengthen rapid response team performance and capability. The nurse collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, nursing leadership, and bedside staff; provides coaching and education; and participates in shared governance, quality improvement, data collection, and patient safety initiatives. The position requires recent critical care experience and the ability to manage patients across all specialties of Emory Critical Care. Physical demands and environmental exposures may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.

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 the 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 the 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.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

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 a higher level of care when indicated.
Help determine appropriate escalation, including Rapid Response Team, Code Rapid Response, or Code Blue activation.
Conduct follow-up assessments of patients who remain on non-critical care units after Rapid Response Team events.
Proactively round within 24 hours on high-risk patients, including recent ICU transfers and Medical Alert patients.
Support timely core measure interventions according to established protocols.
Accurately document Rapid Response Team events, interventions, outcomes, and follow-up in the electronic medical record.
Manage time effectively and assist colleagues with time management.
Serve as a first-line clinical resource and consultant for bedside nursing staff.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and nursing leadership to coordinate care.
Function in a leadership role when assigned.
Precept nursing staff and provide real-time coaching, education, and feedback.
Explore opportunities to improve resource utilization and support cost containment.
Promote cohesive team behavior and provide assistance and guidance to peers and other team members.
Delegate effectively and support appropriate delegation of care by other team members.
Contribute to unit-based shared governance or practice council initiatives by identifying practice issues and helping develop or implement solutions.
Participate in data collection, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives related to rapid response and clinical deterioration.
Model effective listening, anticipate communication barriers, and maintain collaborative relationships with patients and colleagues.
Resolve routine and non-routine patient care and practice issues within scope of practice, and escalate matters when needed.
Advocate for patients and challenge systems or practices that negatively affect patient outcomes.
Adapt interpersonal approaches to cultural differences and patient values; protect confidential patient and organizational information.
Promote open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Document professional contributions and engage in activities supporting patient care quality, knowledge development, or the professional culture of nursing.
Provide clinical staff with feedback and education based on data trends, findings, and protocols.
Stay informed about healthcare regulations, accreditation requirements, and clinical practice guidelines relevant to rapid response and early recognition of deterioration.