Rapid Response RN Part Time Nights

Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rapid Response Team Nurse (RRT) works under the direction of the Critical Care Nurse Manager and coordinates Rapid Response Team responses. The nurse assesses patients, prioritizes needs, collaborates with providers and respiratory therapists, and implements interventions to support optimal outcomes. The role includes ensuring complete documentation, maintaining collaborative communication across teams and disciplines, and providing safe, appropriate care to a culturally diverse population. The Rapid Response Nurse serves as a resource and support for staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments. Responsibilities include responding to MET and Code Blue calls; conducting follow-up visits and surveillance rounds; collecting, entering, and analyzing Rapid Response Team data; overseeing practice guidelines; evaluating patient codes; and providing informal staff education.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
At least 1 year of critical care or Emergency Room nursing experience.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Georgia.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Georgia Stroke Curriculum within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Previous Charge Nurse or MET team experience.
Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR).
Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC).

Responsibilities

Coordinate Rapid Response Team responses, including patient assessment, prioritization, collaboration with providers and respiratory therapists, and implementation of interventions.
Ensure interventions, outcomes, and other required information are documented accurately and in a timely manner.
Communicate and collaborate with team members and other disciplines to deliver safe, appropriate care.
Respond to MET and Code Blue calls.
Conduct follow-up visits and surveillance rounds for identified patient populations and opportunities.
Collect, enter, and analyze Rapid Response Team data and oversee team practice guidelines.
Evaluate patient codes and provide informal staff and bedside education; identify formal educational needs.
Develop and evaluate plans and expected outcomes in collaboration with patients, families, and other disciplines, modifying them as patient assessments change.
Coordinate care across settings and among caregivers, contribute to teamwork and shared decision-making, and participate in quality improvement activities.
Maintain current knowledge, attend staff meetings and required in-services, and complete competency evaluations on time.
Follow hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines, policies, and procedures; perform other duties as required.
Demonstrate competency in providing care according to patient age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs, and wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.