Night RN: Rapid Response & Critical Care

Wellstar Health Systems; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Rapid Response Team (RRT) Nurse to coordinate RRT assessments, prioritize interventions, and ensure optimal patient outcomes during night shifts. You will document interventions, communicate with the care team, and develop RRT guidelines while serving as a resource to staff and patients.

Minimum 2 years of critical care nursing with ACLS/BLS credentials is required; RN licensure (single state or compact) is expected, with AHA certifications upon

Qualifications

• Associates Nursing or Diploma Nursing or Bachelors Nursing (Preferred)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support credentials required and national certification in critical care nursing preferred
• Minimum 2 years of nursing practice in a critical care environment
• RN license (Single State) or RN-COMPACT (Multi-state) preferred

Responsibilities

• Responds to RRT calls.
• Coordinates patient care during RRT events including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
• Communicates with medical staff, nursing staff, and other disciplines to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Intervenes in patient crisis to promote quality patient care.
• Documents assessment, interventions, and outcomes in patient medical record; utilizes SBAR documentation.
• Develops and implements clinical practice guidelines for RRT.
• Monitors patient outcomes and conducts follow-up as required.
• Assesses patient and family or support system needs.
• Educates patient, families or support system as required and documents.
• Educates staff pertaining to RRT.

Skills

English proficiency

Critical care nursing

BLS/ACLS certified

Education

Associates/Bachelor Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Rapid Response Team (RRT) Nurse to coordinate RRT assessments, prioritize interventions, and ensure optimal patient outcomes during night shifts. You will document interventions, communicate with the care team, and develop RRT guidelines while serving as a resource to staff and patients.

Minimum 2 years of critical care nursing with ACLS/BLS credentials is required; RN licensure (single state or compact) is expected, with AHA certifications upon