Job Description

Overview

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Qualifications

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Minimum Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Nursing

Minimum of 3 years to 5 years of experience as a Critical Care Registered Nurse

Well-developed verbal and written communication skills


Excellent critical thinking skills

Licensure/Registration/Certification:

BLS/ACLS

One of the following:Current Alabama RN license Current Multi State RN License in accordance with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama



CCRN certification within 1 year of placement into position Infirmary Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama*

Desired Qualifications:

BSN/MS degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

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The Rapid Response RN collaborates with appropriate disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission through discharge in support of the medical and nursing plans of care. This individual makes independent judgement/decisions and takes action regarding a wide range of routine and complex patient issues, operating under guidelines of the Rapid Response Team. The Rapid Response RN provides house wide support for assessments, Code Blue events, sepsis codes, and a variety of staff needs.