RN - Registered Nurse - Rapid Response - Weekend Nights
- Department: Rapid Response
- Schedule: Full-Time Weekend Nights, 2 12-Hour Shifts, Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
- Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
- Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
Learn more about nursing job opportunities at UAB Medicine at an upcoming in-person connection opportunity on Tuesday, June 9 at The Reserve by Ferus in Trussville, Ala. What You Will Do The Registered Nurse (RN) Rapid Response Team (RRT) is responsible for providing immediate, high-level clinical assessment and intervention for patients experiencing acute deterioration outside of the intensive care unit. This role supports early identification and treatment of clinical instability to prevent cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, or other adverse events. The RRT RN collaborates with physicians, bedside nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to stabilize patients and facilitate appropriate escalation of care. 1. Responds promptly to Rapid Response Team activations throughout the hospital.
2. Performs comprehensive, focused patient assessments to identify clinical deterioration.
3. Initiates evidence-based interventions to stabilize patients, including airway management,
medication administration, and hemodynamic support.
4. Collaborates with physicians and advanced practice providers to determine a plan of care.
5. Assists with transfer of patients to higher levels of care (e.g., ICU).
6. Provides clinical support and guidance to bedside nursing staff during acute events.
7. Participates in code blue events as assigned.
8. Documents all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely in
the electronic medical record.
9. Assists in identifying trends and participating in quality improvement initiatives related to
patient safety and rapid response activations.
10. Educates staff on early recognition of patient deterioration and proper activation of RRT.
11. Maintains readiness of emergency equipment and supplies. What You Will Need Licenses / Certifications / Registrations
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Alabama obtained prior to hire date or transfer date required.
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Minimum of Two (2) years of critical care experience required.
- Critical care (ICU), emergency department, or step-down experience preferred.
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