Rapid Response RN Part Time Nights

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

The Rapid Response Team Nurse at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA, works under the Critical Care Nurse Manager during night shifts, providing rapid assessment, prioritized interventions, and collaboration with providers and respiratory therapists to ensure timely, safe patient care.

Responsibilities include documenting interventions, leading MET and Code Blue calls, participating in surveillance rounds, and contributing to quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1+ year in critical care or emergency nursing required.
• Charge nurse or MET team experience preferred.
• Georgia RN license, BLS and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and document data in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prioritize data and coordinate with the provider and respiratory therapists.
• Lead MET/Code Blue calls and follow-up rounds.
• Document outcomes and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Provide staff education and ensure safe, culturally competent care.

Skills

Critical care

Emergency room

Charge nurse

MET team

Team leadership

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

TCAR

TNCC

Job description

Rapid Response RN Part Time Nights**This website stores cookie on your computer. These cookies are used for marketing and advertising purposes, to improve your website experience, and to provide more personalized services to you on this website and other media. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies.****We won't track your information when you visit our site. But to comply with your preferences, we'll have to use just one tiny cookie so that you're not asked to make this choice again.**# Careers## Rapid Response RN Part Time NightsApply: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital: Part time: Posted Yesterday: 35427**Job Number:**35427**Location:**Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital**Street Address:**417 W 3rd Ave**City, State:**Albany, Georgia**Zip Code:**31701**Department:**PPMH CRITICAL CARE ADMINISTRATION**Shift:**7P7A Shift**Job Type:**Part time**Posted Date:**2026-11-03**Job Description Summary:**The Rapid Response Team Nurse (RRT) functions under the direction of the Critical Care Nurse Manager. He/she participates in the coordination of the Rapid Response Team response. This includes the assessment of the patient, prioritization and collaboration with the Provider and Respiratory Therapist, and implementation of interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Rapid Response Nurse ensures the documentation of interventions and outcomes are complete. Ensures collaborative communication with other team members and disciplines, and delivery of safe, appropriate care to a culturally diverse population. The Rapid Response Nurse serves as a resource/support to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments. The Rapid Response Team RN is responsible for MET and Code Blue calls, follow-up visits and surveillance rounds with determined population, Rapid Response Team data collection, entry and analysis, Rapid Response Team practice guidelines oversight, evaluation of patient codes and informal staff education.**Description:**Job SummaryThe Rapid Response Team Nurse (RRT) functions under the direction of the Critical Care Nurse Manager. He/she participates in the coordination of the Rapid Response Team response. This includes the assessment of the patient, prioritization and collaboration with the Provider and Respiratory Therapist, and implementation of interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Rapid Response Nurse ensures the documentation of interventions and outcomes are complete. Ensures collaborative communication with other team members and disciplines, and delivery of safe, appropriate care to a culturally diverse population.The Rapid Response Nurse serves as a resource/support to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments. The Rapid Response Team RN is responsible for MET and Code Blue calls, follow-up visits and surveillance rounds with determined population, Rapid Response Team data collection, entry and analysis, Rapid Response Team practice guidelines oversight, evaluation of patient codes and informal staff education.QualificationsAssociate's Degree in Nursing (Required)Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)Work Experience1 or more years critical care or Emergency Room nursing experience (Required)Previous Charge Nurse or MET team experience (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsCurrent licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia (Required)Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Required)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Georgia Stroke Curriculum within 6 months of hire (Required)Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) (Preferred)Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) (Preferred)Essential FunctionsASSESSMENT AND NURSING DIAGNOSIS:Collects data in a systematic and ongoing processIssues identified and diagnoses developed based on assessment dataPrioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs.Completes timely daily data collection.Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues.DOCUMENTATION:Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.Uses correct terminology.Conforms to required style and format.OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS:Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes.Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient.Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process.Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes.Documents the results of the evaluation.RN - LEADERSHIP:Directs the coordination of care across setting and among caregivers.Engages in teamwork as a team player and a team builder.Serves in key roles at work through shared decision making.Defines a clear vision including goals and plans and measures progress.Promotes nursing through participation in professional organizations.Assists with informal bedside education and identifies formal educational needsRN - QUALITY:Uses the results of quality improvement activities in nursing practice.Uses creativity and innovation in nursing practice to improve care delivery.Incorporates evidence-based knowledge to initiate change in nursing practice.Participates in quality improvement activities.SURVEILLANCE ROUNDS:Transfers from ICU and EC within 24 hoursEC admissions within first 12 hours of arrival to acute care or 4ABSepsis Alerts and Admits with Sepsis DiagnosisIdentifies high NEWS score patientPatients with hi-flow oxygen or Bi-PapPatient holds in EC and PACUOther additional identified surveillance opportunitiesAdditional DutiesAdheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.