Clinical Nurse – Rapid Response/Code Team – Night Shift

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a Clinical Nurse to join the Rapid Response/Code Team, providing hospital-wide emergency response and expert clinical guidance to staff. The role includes direct patient care, education on procedures, and leadership during critical events to ensure top-quality, patient-centered outcomes.

Qualified candidates will have ACLS and 2+ years in Critical Care or Emergency Department settings, plus strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Critical Care or Emergency Department experience.
• ACLS certification required.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely and remain alert in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency codes and critical events across the hospital.
• Offer guidance and training to staff on clinical procedures.
• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, and evaluation within nursing standards.
• Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication.
• Participate in activities ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring clear communication across care teams.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.

Skills

ACLS certification

Critical care experience

Emergency department experience

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Role: The Clinical Nurse on the Rapid Response/Code Team serves as a hospital-wide resource, responding to emergency situations such as Code Blue, White, CAT events, and traumas. They provide expert clinical guidance and education to staff, especially on less familiar procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to emergency codes and critical events across the hospital.
• Offer guidance and training to staff on clinical procedures.
• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, and evaluation within nursing standards.
• Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication.
• Participate in activities ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring clear communication across care teams.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of Critical Care or Emergency Department experience.
• ACLS certification required.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely and remain alert in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Details: The role supports hospital emergency preparedness and patient care excellence. It emphasizes professional development and safety sensitivity. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and other resources to promote well-being.