Rapid Response Nurse — Night Shift (RRT)

Wellstar Health System; North Augusta (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rapid Response Team (RRT) Nurse is a registered professional nurse who functions under the direction of the Nurse Manager and coordinates RRT assessment, prioritization and interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes, documentation of interventions and outcomes, communication with other team members and disciplines, and safe delivery of age appropriate and culturally aware patient care.

The RRT Nurse serves as a resource to staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or nursing diploma, BSN preferred.
• 2+ years nursing in a critical care environment; ACLS and BLS required.
• Current RN license, state or compact.
• ACLS and BLS credentials on hire required.
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Responds to RRT calls and coordinates patient care during events.
• Communicates with medical staff to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Documents interventions and outcomes in the medical record.
• Develops and implements clinical practice guidelines for RRT.
• Mentors staff and supports performance improvements.
• Ensures confidentiality and adheres to ethics.

Skills

English proficiency

Patient care coordination

Critical care teamwork

De-escalation

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

The Rapid Response Team (RRT) Nurse is a registered professional nurse who functions under the direction of the Nurse Manager and coordinates RRT assessment, prioritization and interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes, documentation of interventions and outcomes, communication with other team members and disciplines, and safe delivery of age appropriate and culturally aware patient care.

The RRT Nurse serves as a resource to staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments.