Rapid Response Nurse - Weekend Option Jefferson

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The Critical Care Nurse Navigator is an individual who supports the critical care service line by being an active member of the multidisciplinary team, coordinating with physicians, pharmacists, ancillary, and case management departments and serving as a liaison and adjunct support for the critical patient regardless of physical location, with a particular focus on time‑critical diagnoses such as sepsis. This navigator will correspond and collaborate between physicians, nurses, and other health care providers across the continuum.

The Critical Care Navigator responds as assigned to patient care areas including but not limited to the Emergency Room, nursing floors, step‑down and critical care patient care areas. The navigator will ensure that patients receive timely, safe, effective and high‑quality care – will assist with triage and coordination of patients in the Emergency Department and on medical, surgical or cardiac floors to provide critical care expertise and collaboration with intensivists.

They will serve as a resource to nursing staff and physician staff in the Intensive Care Unit. They will coordinate processes and enhance collaboration and quality clinical outcomes as made evident by specified metrics, optimizing performance and adoption of evidence‑based practice. These individuals must possess the qualities of a leader and be able to provide support, mentorship and guidance to patients and families as well as members of the healthcare team.

He/She must be able to promote an environment conducive to learning for patients as well as other healthcare providers, display a positive presence with the ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment. A Nurse Navigator must perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values and Mercy Service Standards.

• Premium Night Shift Sign On Bonus:
  Graduate Nurse $10,000
• Premium Night Shift Sign On Bonus:
  Experienced Nurse $13,000
• Clinical Resource Nurse – Weekender
• 36 hours per week
• Day and Night Opportunity Available
• Mercy Hospital Jefferson
• Festus, MO 63028

Coordinate with physicians, pharmacists, ancillary staff, and case managers to provide critical care support across all patient care areas, including the Emergency Department, medical, surgical, cardiac floors, and intensive care units. Facilitate timely triage, coordinate patient care transitions, serve as a resource to nursing and physician staff, and enhance collaboration and quality clinical outcomes through evidence‑based practice. Respond to critical events such as code blues, rapid responses, and code strokes, and collaborate with physicians to identify early signs of deterioration and intervene before complications arise.

Provide mentorship and guidance to patients, families, and healthcare team members, promoting a learning environment and positive presence.

Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).

Licensure: Must personally obtain and maintain a current RN license in the state of employment and/or compact licensure, meeting all state board of nursing requirements.

Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits – including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.