Rapid Response Nurse

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Job Title: RN Emergency Responder (Rapid Response Nurse) Employment Type: Full time / 36 hours weekly Shift: Day Shift Location: Germantown, MD Position Highlights: • Competitive pay • Benefits –Medical, Dental& Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b) • Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules • Advancement: Opportunities to advance through the Clinical Advancement Program Description: • Reporting to the Director of the ICU/IMC, the RN Emergency Responder/Rapid Response Nurse responds to emergencies and assumes the role of primary nurse for the duration of the emergency and is responsible for direct and indirect care of the patient during the crisis period. Responsibilities include: • Supports bedside RNs in management of patients requiring concentrated nursing care. • Effectively communicates complex and comprehensive information thoroughly and succinctly. • Identifies and communicates variances from patient goals. • Expertly negotiates challenges or complexities in care delivery, providing and coordinating interdisciplinary patient care utilizing the nursing process. • Mentoring staff in the application of the nursing process to plan manage the care of patients with complexbiopsychcosociospirtual needs • Providing clinical teaching, supervision and directing appropriate care in the management of the clinically unstable patient or patient in crisis. • Improving patient outcomes through application of evidence-based findings to help manage the complex patient by identifying early and escalating prior to crisis • Proactively identifying areas of concern and collaborate with the health care team to problem solve and find solutions. What you will need Required: • Graduation from an accredited nursing program; professional nursing degree of BSN or MSN required. • Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse. • BLS& ACLS certification (issued through the American Heart Association) • Minimum of 4 years of critical care experience Pay Range: $40.09 – 58.56 Pay is based on experience, skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. About us: Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services. Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.