IHR Rapid Intervention Nurse-Delnor Rapid Response Team As Needed Days

Description The Rapid Intervention/Response Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities Nursing Process - collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Consistently demonstrates AIDET and the eight key behaviors of rounding during all acute care interventions and follow‑up visits with patients and families. Performs immediate intervention and directs care during rapid response calls for assigned patient population/s. Directs teammates in a collaborative manner using safe, evidence based standards and defined nursing and service line protocols. Performs rapid intervention (e.g. Code Bat) on transfers from outside facilities and patients admitted through the Emergency Department. Completes all appropriate initial paperwork (e.g. NIHSS); stays with patient throughout diagnostic imaging, and delivery to unit of care. Rounds on patient post rapid intervention event; completes evaluation and data collection requirements related to specific rapid intervention role (Code Bat, RRT, Code Blue including NIHSS, JCAHO, other regulatory requirements). Assists with specific diagnostic and interventional studies and administers medications as required for rapid intervention job function: (example Bubble Studies; tPA). Performs role as critical response RN effectively including participation on the rapid response and code blue teams, RN tele consults and patient visitations. Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff. Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services, that indicates communications with patients, families, and others. Qualifications Required: Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois Three or more years of acute critical care experience Telemetry skills – must be demonstrated within one month of hire CPR – Basic Life Support via American Heart Association CPR- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (if hired after 01/01/2011) Telemetry skills Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility (if sign‑on bonus offered for position) Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwestern Medicine