Rapid Response Nurse, RRT Leader - Critical Care

01 Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA seeks a Rapid Response Nurse to lead the Rapid Response Team, assess patients in crisis, and coordinate multidisciplinary resources for timely, safe intervention.

The role requires CA RN license with BLS/ACLS and NIHSS stroke certification within 60 days; CCRN within a year is preferred. Excellent teamwork and communication are essential for high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license and current BLS/ACLS credentials.
• NIHSS stroke certification within 60 days of hire/transfer.
• CCR N from AACN within one year of hire/transfer (preferred).
• Trauma/TNCC/Cardiac critical care experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Rapid Response Team to assess, intervene and stabilize at-risk patients.
• Document interventions and provide debriefings for bedside staff after events.
• Collaborate with physicians, intensivists and other clinicians using SBAR for critical decisions.
• Participate in quality improvement and policy development related to rapid response care.

Skills

Critical Care

Crisis Management

Team Leadership

Education

CA RN License

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS stroke certification

CCRN within 1 year

Job description

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA seeks a Rapid Response Nurse to lead the Rapid Response Team, assess patients in crisis, and coordinate multidisciplinary resources for timely, safe intervention.

The role requires CA RN license with BLS/ACLS and NIHSS stroke certification within 60 days; CCRN within a year is preferred. Excellent teamwork and communication are essential for high-quality patient care.