Rapid Response RN

Memorial Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health in Springfield, Illinois is seeking a Critical Care RN to provide support in the recognition and stabilization of patients showing signs of clinical deterioration. The role involves responding to Rapid Response Team calls and assisting with patient throughput by assessing utilization of critical care resources.

Candidates must have a BSN and at least 3 years of critical care experience, along with necessary certifications. This position offers a pay range of $35.92 to $57.47 per hour.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in recognizing and stabilizing patients with clinical deterioration.
• Respond to Rapid Response Team calls.
• Assess utilization of critical care and IMC beds.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional communication

Education

BSN

Job description

Overview

Serves as a housewide resource to assist staff in the recognition and stabilization of patients with signs of clinical deterioration. Responds to Rapid Response Team calls during work shift. Assists with patient throughput by regularly assessing utilization of critical care and IMC beds, as well as telemetry and other resource-intensive clinical equipment/technology. Leads efforts to improve systems of care related to complex, unstable patients throughout the organization.

Compensation

USD $35.92/Hr. – USD $57.47/Hr.

Qualifications

• BSN required.

Licensure, Certification, and Registry

• Licensed as RN in State of Illinois.
• Current BLS/ACLS certification required.
• Certification as a Critical Care RN held or achieved within 12 months of hire into position.
• Certification in Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization or PALS required or obtained within 6 months of hire into the position.
• Certification in NIH stroke assessment required or obtained within 6 months of hire into the position.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of critical care experience required.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Maintain annual critical care competencies.
• Demonstrates a strong track record of exemplary interpersonal skills and professional communication with interprofessional team members.