Registered Nurse (RN) -Rapid Response Team
About The Position
The Rapid Response Nurse is a highly specialized RN who provides support and direct nursing interventions during high acuity situations. This team member's main purpose is to improve the experience of critically ill patients throughout the different clinical areas, establishing optimal levels of care and improved outcomes. This team member serves as an expert resource for unit staff with regards to Code Blues including intubations, Rapid Responses, Massive Transfusion Protocol, stroke alerts, hyperbaric dives and other critical events. Makes independent decisions/judgments and takes actions regarding a wide range of routine and complex patient problems and situations. Collaborates with unit leadership in managing acute patient care events and situations. Partners with the various clinical teams to provide the necessary interventions to ensure the best patient outcomes and best patient experience in the safest environment.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state of Illinois
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
- ACLS certification
- Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in Critical Care
Nice To Haves
- Charge experience preferred
- Nationally accredited nursing certification (CCRN) preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides support and direct nursing interventions during high acuity situations.
- Improves the experience of critically ill patients throughout different clinical areas.
- Establishes optimal levels of care and improved outcomes.
- Serves as an expert resource for unit staff regarding Code Blues, intubations, Rapid Responses, Massive Transfusion Protocol, stroke alerts, hyperbaric dives, and other critical events.
- Makes independent decisions and takes actions regarding a wide range of routine and complex patient problems and situations.
- Collaborates with unit leadership in managing acute patient care events and situations.
- Partners with clinical teams to provide necessary interventions for optimal patient outcomes, experience, and safety.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
