Rapid Response Team RN

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist & Wake Forest University School of Medicine; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Rapid Response Team RN to provide exceptional nursing care and support to patients in critical situations. This role involves utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, while collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure the best outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking and communication skills, along with a solid clinical knowledge base. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in healthcare, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient lives and community health.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• 2+ years of critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, therapeutic nursing care to patients and families.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care.
• Coordinate effective patient care delivery and manage emergencies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking

Delegation

Problem-solving skills

Clinical knowledge base

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Self-directed

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

2 years' experience in critical care

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Rapid Response Team RN

Shift: Days, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Status: Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

Follows the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to delegate, coordinate, and provide safe, therapeutic nursing care to patients and families. Makes independent judgments and decisions regarding a wide range of routine and complex patient issues, operating under guidelines of the Adult Rapid Response Team Protocols. Collaborates with appropriate disciplines to ensure continuity of patient care from admission through discharge in support of medical and nursing plans of care.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with at least two years' experience in critical care.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire for Adult Critical Care and Adult Emergency Department
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire for Network ED, Peds ED, PICU, NICU, and other areas per unit guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Exemplifies responsibilities and accountabilities inherent in professional nursing practice.
2. Collaborates with the healthcare team to meet immediate patient needs and evaluate care outcomes through consultation and information sharing.
3. Utilizes the nursing process to ensure quality care, creating a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and the facility. Provides safe, accurate, and timely medication and IV administration, including vasoactive drips.
4. Consults with provider team as needed for complicated patients, communicating vital information and serving as a liaison between medical and nursing teams.
5. Assists providers with orders such as x-rays and labs, ensuring proper scheduling and follow-up of test results.
6. Helps explain test results and medications to patients, serving as a nursing expert in patient care, assessment, documentation, treatment, and education.
7. Assumes responsibility for personal performance and professional growth, providing appropriate care according to Age/Developmental Care Guidelines.
8. Coordinates effective patient care delivery, serves as a role model for Code Blue responses, and identifies clinical priorities to improve outcomes.
9. Participates actively in shared governance, promotes a healthy work environment, and accepts responsibility for professional development.
10. Facilitates timely admission and transfer of patients.
11. Maintains competency through ongoing education and professional growth.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Effective, positive, and professional communication skills
• Critical thinking, delegation, and problem-solving skills
• Broad clinical knowledge base, serving as a clinical expert
• Organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple complex situations simultaneously
• Computer proficiency
• Self-directed

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to patient blood products and infectious diseases
• Moderate to high noise levels
• Physically demanding during transport roles
• Handles emergency and crisis situations
• Highly stressful and crowded conditions
• Subject to interruptions and short-notice absences
• Wears protective equipment as necessary

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Activities include standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing, and lifting up to 100 lbs. with appropriate assistance.

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