RAPID RESPONSE RN - IP RN (2137)

Memorial Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Memorial Health in Illinois is seeking an experienced Critical Care Registered Nurse to serve as a housewide resource for recognizing and stabilizing deteriorating patients. You will respond to Rapid Response Team calls, monitor bed utilization, and lead system improvements for unstable patients across the organization.

The role requires a BSN, an IL RN license, and current BLS/ACLS, with CCRN or CC cert within 12 months and PALS or similar within 6 months.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Licensed RN in Illinois with active license.
• Current BLS/ACLS certification required.
• CCRN or critical care certification held or obtained within 12 months of hire.
• PALS or Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (or equivalent) within 6 months of hire.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a housewide resource to assist staff in recognizing and stabilizing patients with signs of deterioration.
• Respond to Rapid Response Team calls during the work shift.
• Assist with patient throughput by assessing utilization of critical care and IMC beds, telemetry, and other resource-intensive clinical equipment/technology.
• Lead efforts to improve care systems for complex, unstable patients across the organization.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Telemetry monitoring

Interprofessional communication

Education

BSN

Licensed RN in Illinois

BLS/ACLS

CCRN or critical care certification within 12 months

PALS or Pediatric ERS or recognition within 6 months

NIH Stroke Scale certification within 6 months

Job description

Focused on the Future of Care

Position Type

On-site

Job Description Summary

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.

Education

• BSN required.

Licensure/Certification/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/Abilities

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

Pay Transparency

$35.92 - $57.47

Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role.

Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Benefits

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options.

All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests will be handled confidentially.