Clinical Nurse – Rapid Response/Code Team – Night Shift

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Rapid Response/Code Team Clinical Nurse to provide hospital-wide emergency response and act as a clinical resource, guiding staff and educating on procedures.

You will respond to codes, assess and plan care, educate patients and families, promote safety and compliance, develop care plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Critical Care or Emergency Department experience.
• ACLS certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred; 2+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency codes such as Code Blue, White, and trauma events.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in accordance with nursing standards.
• Educates patients and families on managing illnesses, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Promotes patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develops individualized care plans and communicates effectively across care teams.
• Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.

Skills

Critical Care

Emergency Department experience

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

ACLS Certification

Job description

Role:

The Rapid Response/Code Team Clinical Nurse provides hospital-wide emergency response and acts as a clinical resource to staff, offering guidance and education on procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Responds to emergency codes such as Code Blue, White, and trauma events.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in accordance with nursing standards.
• Educates patients and families on managing illnesses, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Promotes patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develops individualized care plans and communicates effectively across care teams.
• Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate 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.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 2+ years of experience.
• Safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Additional info:

The position involves providing direct patient care, supporting professional development, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more.