Rapid Response Nurse

Trinity Health•Germantown, MD

1d•$40 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Emergency Responder, also known as a Rapid Response Nurse, responds to emergencies and assumes the role of primary nurse for the duration of the emergency. The nurse provides direct and indirect patient care during the crisis period and supports bedside nurses caring for patients who require concentrated nursing care. The position reports to the Director of the ICU/IMC. This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week on a 12-hour day shift in Germantown, Maryland. The role includes flexible work schedules and opportunities for advancement through the Clinical Advancement Program.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
A professional nursing degree of BSN or MSN.
Current Registered Nurse licensure from the Maryland State Board of Nursing or a Compact State.
BLS and ACLS certifications issued through the American Heart Association.
At least 4 years of critical care experience.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergencies and serve as the primary nurse for the duration of an emergency.
Provide direct and indirect care to patients during crisis periods.
Support bedside RNs in managing patients who require concentrated nursing care.
Communicate complex and comprehensive information thoroughly and succinctly.
Identify and communicate variances from patient goals.
Address challenges or complexities in care delivery and provide and coordinate interdisciplinary patient care using the nursing process.
Mentor staff in applying the nursing process to plan and manage care for patients with complex biopsychosocial and spiritual needs.
Provide clinical teaching and supervision, and direct appropriate care in managing clinically unstable patients or patients in crisis.
Improve patient outcomes by applying evidence-based findings, identifying early signs of concern, and escalating issues before a crisis.
Proactively identify areas of concern and collaborate with the healthcare team to problem-solve and find solutions.