Night Shift Rapid Response Nurse - Critical Care

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Rapid Response Nurse for UKHC to cover an 8PM–8:30AM shift. The role requires ADN, RN licensure, and advanced certifications (ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIH stroke scale, and TNCC) with completion of Nursing Professional Advancement within a year.

Expect duties in rapid assessment and crisis management within the Command Center, with weekend/holiday coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• ADN required.
• 4 yrs of related nursing experience.
• RN license with required certifications at hire: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIH stroke scale, and Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum within one year of hire; Nursing Professional Advancement within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Rapid Response duties include standard duties of a Registered Nurse.
• An advanced level of practice as a Critical Care Nurse is required.
• Provide immediate, rapid care in emergencies including declines in patient condition.
• Act as a resource to other nurses in clinical/critical decision making.
• Assist in meeting goals of command center.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Emergency response

Education

ADN

Job description

University of Kentucky is seeking a Rapid Response Nurse for UKHC to cover an 8PM–8:30AM shift. The role requires ADN, RN licensure, and advanced certifications (ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIH stroke scale, and TNCC) with completion of Nursing Professional Advancement within a year.

Expect duties in rapid assessment and crisis management within the Command Center, with weekend/holiday coverage as needed.