RN Rapid Response

RN Rapid Response Internal Only Department Only

• Facility Kootenai Health
• Department Nursing
  - Rapid Response Team
• Schedule/Shift/Hours Full Time
  - Nights - 12 Hour Shifts

Applies advanced nursing knowledge, specialized expertise and experience to guide and support nurses and other clinicians caring for acutely ill patients at the bedside with a focus on assigned disease states.

• Evaluates practice and helps to drive clinical changes for specific clinical scenarios, and ensures the use of best practices and evidence-based care to achieve the best possible patient outcomes
• Supports groups in designing and implementing innovative solutions that address system problems and patient care issues
• Assists teams in process improvement initiatives to improve clinical outcomes
• Educates and supports other clinical providers in the best practice management of assigned disease states
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

• Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program
• State of Idaho Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multistate privilege to practice" compact with Idaho
• Licensed RN with a minimum 3 years’ patient-facing RN experience at time of hire, ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher preferred
• All non-BSN RN's with less than 3 years’ patient-facing RN experience at time of hire are required to be enrolled in a baccalaureate (or higher) degree program in nursing within 1 year of employment, with completion within 3 years of hire
• Minimum 1 year experience in Critical Care required; 2 years’ preferred
• CCRN required within 6 months of hire
• ACLS required
• BLS required
• NIHSS required within 6 months of hire

• Must be able to maintain a standing position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend
• Must be able to lift or move up to 35 lbs
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment
• Must be able to assist in patient transfer
• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff.
  
  Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%-6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• Perk Spot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And…