Northwestern Memorial Healthcare·Geneva, Illinois
The nurse provides immediate critical care interventions and coordinates nursing care for acute patients during rapid response calls across multiple hospital departments. Responsibilities include performing assessments, administering medications like tPA, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient stability.
Company DescriptionAt Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace.
This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.
As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.
We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.
Ready to join our quest for better?Job DescriptionThe 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.A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to acute patients requiring rapid intervention through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation.
Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.
Ability to respond to patients needing rapid intervention across multiple departments including emergency department, adult inpatient units, interventional labs and diagnostic imaging.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 faciliites 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.QualificationsRequired:Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of IllinoisThree or more years of acute critical care experienceTelemetry skills – must be demonstrated within one month of hireCPR – Basic Life Support via American Heart AssociationCPR- Advanced Cardiac Life SupportPreferred: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (if hired after 01/01/2011)Telemetry skillsAdditional InformationNorthwestern 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 CheckNorthwestern 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-by-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.
BenefitsWe 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.
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Job Shift: Night Job (3rd)
Minimum : $46.00
Maximum: $51.00 Compensation: USD 46 - USD 51 - hourly
Requires a valid Illinois Registered Nurse license and at least three years of acute critical care experience. Must hold BLS and ACLS certifications and demonstrate telemetry skills within one month of hire.
Market context
In Illinois, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with an active Illinois license and current CPR certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for both accredited nursing education and readiness to work in fast-paced care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, CPR status, and degree match before applying.
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