Rapid Response Nurse​/UKHC

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN); approved national nursing certification within one year of hire date;
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) providers at time of hire; NIH stroke scale certification at time of hire;
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum within one year of hire; completion of Nursing Professional Advancement within one year of hire.

The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds occasionally and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Must be able to work at least three 12-hour shifts every week from 8 PM‑8:30 AM. Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays as needed to cover Enterprise.

Rapid Response duties include standard duties of a Registered Nurse; however, an advanced level of practice as a Critical Care Nurse is required. Ability to provide immediate, rapid care in emergencies including decline in patient condition is essential. The nurse also acts as a resource to other nurses in clinical/critical decision making and may provide teaching/classroom instruction on patient decline and failure to rescue.

The role assists in meeting the goals of the command center.

BSN preferred.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitution as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.