RAPID RESPONSE RN - PATIENT CARE SUPPORT

East Alabama Medical Center; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional medical center in Opelika, Alabama is seeking an experienced Rapid Response RN to provide immediate patient care in emergent situations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of critical care or emergency department experience, possess a registered nurse license, and be certified in BLS. This role involves leading the response team for patient resuscitation and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years critical care or emergency department experience.
• Registered Nurse License required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergent situations and acute changes in patient conditions.
• Assist in resuscitation as the team lead until provider arrival.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team leadership

Compassionate care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

RAPID RESPONSE RN - PATIENT CARE SUPPORT

EAMC MISSION

At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responds within the hospital to emergent situations, or acute changes in conditions requiring immediate treatment or provider notification for the individual to obtain medical treatment. Assist in the resuscitation as the team lead following AHA guidelines until a provider is able to respond and assume care.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

AND or equivalent

Minimum Experience

Minimum of 3 years critical care or ED experience

Required Registration/License/Certification

• Registered Nurse License
• BLS within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Education

• BSN

Preferred Experience

• 5 years Critical Care or ED experience

Preferred Registration/License/Certification

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP
• STABLE

Other Requirements

N/A