Rapid Response RN

• Min USD $35.92/Hr.
• Max USD $57.47/Hr.
• Overview Serves as a housewide resource to assist staff in the recognition and stabilization of patients with signs of clinical deterioration.
• Responds to Rapid Response Team calls during work shift.
• Assists with patient throughput by regularly assessing utilization of critical care and IMC beds, as well as telemetry and other resource-intensive clinical equipment/technology.
• Leads efforts to improve systems of care related to complex, unstable patients throughout the organization.

Qualifications

Education: · BSN required. Licensure/Certification/Registry: · Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. · Current BLS/ACLS certification required. · Certification as a Critical Care RN held or achieved within 12 months of hire into position. · Certification in Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization or PALS required or obtained within 6 months of hire into the position. · Certification in NIH stroke assessment required or obtained within 6 months of hire into the position.Experience: · Minimum of 3 years of critical care experience required.Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: · Maintain annual critical care competencies. · Demonstrates a strong track record of exemplary interpersonal skills and professional communication with interprofessional team members.