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Provide specialized nursing interventions and support during high-acuity situations to improve outcomes for critically ill patients. Serve as an expert resource for unit staff during Code Blues, stroke alerts, and other critical events.
34514 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Critical Care: Rapid Response Team
Status: Full time
Benefits: Eligible:
Hours Per Week: 36
Schedule Details/Additional Information: 7p-7a
Minimum of 3 years ICU required
Charge experience preferred
Nationally accredited nursing certification preferred
$38.20 - $57.30
Registered Nurse (RN) – Rapid Response Team
Lutheran General: Park Ridge, IL
Full time; 7p-7a
You will work at Lutheran General Hospital on the Rapid Response Team.
Rapid Response Nurse is a highly specialized RN who provides support and direct nursing interventions during high acuity situations. This team member's main purpose is to improve the experience of critically ill patients throughout the different clinical areas, establishing optimal levels of care and improved outcomes.
This team member serves as an expert resource for unit staff with regards to Code Blues including intubations, Rapid Responses, Massive Transfusion Protocol, stroke alerts, hyperbaric dives and other critical events.
Makes independent decisions/judgments and takes actions regarding a wide range of routine and complex patient problems and situations. Collaborates with unit leadership in managing acute patient care events and situations.
Partners with the various clinical teams to provide the necessary interventions to ensure the best patient outcomes and best patient experience in the safest environment.
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 686 bed, non-profit, acute care, teaching hospital, level 1 trauma center and level 3 perinatal center. Advocate Lutheran General offers innovative services, advanced technology and holds national recognition for achievements in quality patient care. Five-time Magnet Designee by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
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Requires a Registered Nurse license in Illinois, BLS and ACLS certifications, and a minimum of 3 years of Critical Care experience. Completion of an accredited nursing program is required, while CCRN certification and charge experience are preferred.
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