RN - Rapid Response Team

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