Rapid Response ICU RN — Critical Care Leader

Springfield Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health insurance

Job summary

Springfield Memorial Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to serve as a housewide resource for recognizing and stabilizing patients with signs of clinical deterioration. The role responds to Rapid Response Team calls and supports patient throughput by assessing utilization of critical care beds and telemetry.

Requirements include a BSN, IL RN licensure, and current BLS/ACLS, with CCN/PALS/NIH certs to be obtained within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Licensed RN in Illinois.
• Current BLS/ACLS certification required.
• Critical Care RN certification within 12 months of hire.
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization or PALS within 6 months of hire.
• NIH stroke assessment certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Respond to Rapid Response Team (RRT) calls during the work shift.
• Assist staff in recognizing and stabilizing patients with signs of clinical deterioration.
• Regularly assess utilization of critical care and IMC beds, telemetry, and other resource-intensive equipment.
• Lead efforts to improve systems of care for complex, unstable patients across the organization.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional communication

Education

BSN

Job description

Springfield Memorial Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to serve as a housewide resource for recognizing and stabilizing patients with signs of clinical deterioration. The role responds to Rapid Response Team calls and supports patient throughput by assessing utilization of critical care beds and telemetry.

Requirements include a BSN, IL RN licensure, and current BLS/ACLS, with CCN/PALS/NIH certs to be obtained within specified timelines.