RAPID RESPONSE RN - IP RN (2137)

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

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.