Clinical Nurse - Rapid Response/Code Team (Nights)

Azza HealthCare Agency; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a Clinical Nurse on the Rapid Response/Code Team to act as a hospital-wide resource for emergencies such as Code Blue and Code White. You will provide direct patient care, education, and support to staff within established nursing standards.

The role emphasizes critical care, assessment, and collaboration with the healthcare team to develop plans of care and improve patient safety in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• RN with current license and ACLS; critical care or ED experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; diploma or associate's acceptable.
• Magnet-recognized hospital experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient- and family-centered care, including education on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participate in activities enhancing patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, along with professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring effective communication across care settings.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and barriers to involvement, including cultural and spiritual considerations.

Skills

Critical Care

ACLS Certification

Communication Skills

Magnet Experience

Education

RN License

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Job description

Role Overview

The Clinical Nurse on the Rapid Response/Code Team is a hospital-wide resource responding to emergencies such as Code Blue, Code White, and traumas. They provide critical care, serve as a clinical resource, and educate staff on less familiar procedures. The role involves direct patient care, assessment, diagnosis, planning, and evaluation within established nursing standards.

Role Overview

The Clinical Nurse on the Rapid Response/Code Team is a hospital-wide resource responding to emergencies such as Code Blue, Code White, and traumas. They provide critical care, serve as a clinical resource, and educate staff on less familiar procedures. The role involves direct patient care, assessment, diagnosis, planning, and evaluation within established nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family-centered care, including education on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participate in activities enhancing patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, along with professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring effective communication across care settings.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and barriers to involvement, including cultural and spiritual considerations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of Critical Care or Emergency Department experience.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Valid RN license and Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness; experience in a Magnet-recognized hospital is a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Experience in critical care or emergency settings preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and educational skills.

The role emphasizes providing exceptional patient care, supporting staff, and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic hospital environment.