IHR Rapid Intervention Nurse-Delnor Rapid Response Team As Needed Nights

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 63,369 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Reimbursable Well-Being Fund

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital is looking for a Rapid Intervention/Response Nurse to provide critical care in emergency situations. This role involves immediate intervention, patient assessments, and effective teamwork in a high-stakes environment.

Applicants should be licensed registered nurses in Illinois with a background in acute critical care. The position offers a competitive hourly salary range of $46.00 - $51.00, along with a comprehensive benefits package aimed at employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Illinois.
• Three or more years of acute critical care experience.
• Telemetry skills must be demonstrated within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data for patient care delivery.
• Performs immediate intervention during rapid response calls.
• Directs care using evidence-based standards.

Skills

Telemetry skills

CPR - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Acute critical care experience

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The salary range for this position is $46.00 - $51.00 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you will work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you have been, and we support where you are headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

The Rapid Intervention/Response Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Nursing Process - collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Consistently demonstrates AIDET and the eight key behaviors of rounding during all acute care interventions and follow-up visits with patients and families.
• Performs immediate intervention and directs care during rapid intervention calls for the assigned patient population.
• Directs teammates in a collaborative manner using safe, evidence-based standards and defined nursing and service line protocols.
• Performs rapid intervention (e.g., Code Bat) on transfers from outside facilities and patients admitted through the Emergency Department.
• Completes all appropriate initial paperwork (e.g., NIHSS); stays with patient throughout diagnostic imaging, and delivery to unit of care.
• Rounds on patient post rapid intervention event; completes evaluation and data collection requirements related to specific rapid intervention role (Code Bat, RRT, Code Blue including NIHSS, JCAHO, other regulatory requirements).
• Assists with specific diagnostic and interventional studies and administers medications as required for rapid intervention job function (e.g., Bubble Studies; tPA).
• Performs role as critical response RN effectively including participation on the rapid response and code blue teams, RN tele consults and patient visitations.
• Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff.
• Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services, that indicates communications with patients, families, and others.

Qualifications

• Required: Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois
• Three or more years of acute critical care experience
• Telemetry skills – must be demonstrated within one month of hire
• CPR – Basic Life Support via American Heart Association
• CPR - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (if hired after 01/01/2011)
• Telemetry skills

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.