RN - Rapid Response Team

NKC Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health is seeking a Rapid Response Registered Nurse to support patients with evolving conditions in our Kansas City facility. You will apply the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, coordinating with the care team to intervene early and stabilize at-risk patients.

The role requires 2 years of critical care experience, Missouri RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS within 12 months of hire. Advanced EKG skills and basic computer proficiency are also expected.

Qualifications

• 2 years of critical care experience.
• ACLS certification within 12 months of hire.
• Basic computer skills.
• Missouri RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to provide safe, therapeutic nursing care to patients with changing conditions.
• Collaborate with staff to determine other patients at risk for deterioration and coordinate timely interventions.
• Support staff and help coordinate care to ensure early interventions and patient safety.

Skills

Advanced EKG

ACLS certification

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary

SUMMARY: The Rapid Response RN utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to support the staff, coordinate, and provide safe, therapeutic nursing care to patients with changing (deteriorating) conditions which benefit from early interventions. The Rapid Response RN will collaborate with staff to determine other patients at risk for deterioration.

EXPERIENCE:

2 years critical care experience

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Advanced EKG. Experienced nurses must have ACLS upon hire, graduate nurses and nurses new to Critical Care must attain ACLS within 12 months of hire/transition.

OTHER:

Basic computer skills

LICENSE/CERT:

Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association) within 1 year of hire Preferred: CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse)

EDUCATION:

Required: Associates - Nursing, Preferred: Bachelors - Nursing