Rapid Response RN - SS
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Nursing
ICU Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Emergency Medicine
Description
Job Summary:
The Rapid Response Nurse (RRT) is an experienced critical care/ED registered nurse responsible for responding to Rapid Response Team events and supporting early identification, assessment, and intervention for patients exhibiting clinical deterioration outside of the ICU. This role serves as a clinical expert and consultant to bedside staff, promotes timely escalation of care, and facilitates safe transitions to higher levels of care to improve patient outcomes and safety.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responds promptly to all Rapid Response Team activations and staff concerns.
- Performs rapid patient assessments and initiates evidence-based interventions within scope of practice.
- Stabilizes patients with acute changes in condition and coordinates transfer to ICU or higher levels of care when indicated.
- Assists in determining appropriate escalation, including RRT, Code Rapid Response, or Code Blue activation.
- Conducts follow-up assessments on patients remaining on non-critical care units after RRT events.
- Proactively rounds on high-risk patients, including recent ICU transfers and Medical Alert patients within 24 hours.
- Supports timely core measure interventions per established protocols.
- Serves as a first-line clinical resource and consultant for bedside nursing staff.
- Collaborates with physicians, APPs, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and nursing leadership to coordinate care.
- Provides real-time coaching, education, and feedback to nursing staff.
- Provide feedback and education to clinical staff based on data trends, findings, and protocols.
- Stay informed about changes in healthcare regulations, accreditation requirements, and clinical Documentation.
- Documents RRT events, interventions, outcomes, and follow-up accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Participates in data collection, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
Required Qualifications
1. Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), AND - 3 years of recent nursing experience in critical care and ability to manage patients in all specialties of Emory Critical Care. OR 2. Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a minimum of 3 years of recent nursing experience in critical care and ability to manage patients in all specialties of Emory Critical Care.
Must have a valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS, ACLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required.
Lifting 75 lbs max;
Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs;
Occasional to frequent standing & walking;
Occasional sitting;
Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing);
Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources ase note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
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