Registered Nurse; RN; Rapid Response

Role Overview: The RRT Nurse is a registered nurse responsible for coordinating rapid response assessments, prioritizing interventions, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. They serve as a resource to staff, physicians, patients, and families, addressing biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs. The nurse responds to RRT calls, manages patient crises, documents interventions, and develops clinical practice guidelines. They monitor and analyze RRT data to identify improvement opportunities, recommend changes, and promote quality care.

Additionally, they serve as mentors, role models, and liaisons between medical staff and patients, supporting performance improvement initiatives and fostering a supportive work environment.

• Minimum of 2 years in a critical care nursing environment
• Current AHA ACLS and BLS certifications; RN license (single or multi-state)
• Preferred:
  Bachelor's degree in Nursing and critical care certification
• Strong communication, multitasking, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under stress, coordinate care, and utilize clinical judgment
• Proficient in data monitoring, documentation, and computer skills
• Adherence to nursing ethics and practice standards

• Respond to and coordinate patient care during RRT calls
• Assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient situations
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Document interventions and monitor patient outcomes
• Develop and implement clinical practice guidelines
• Collect and analyze RRT data for quality improvement
• Mentor staff and promote evidence-based practice
• Support a positive work environment and collaborate on performance initiatives