Job Number:
35427
Location:
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Street Address:
417 W 3rd Ave
City, State:
Albany, Georgia
Zip Code:
31701
Department:
PPMH CRITICAL CARE ADMINISTRATION
Shift:
7P7A Shift
Job Type:
Part time
Posted Date:
2026-11-03
Job Description Summary:
The Rapid Response Team Nurse (RRT) functions under the direction of the Critical Care Nurse Manager. He/she participates in the coordination of the Rapid Response Team response. This includes the assessment of the patient, prioritization and collaboration with the Provider and Respiratory Therapist, and implementation of interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Rapid Response Nurse ensures the documentation of interventions and outcomes are complete. Ensures collaborative communication with other team members and disciplines, and delivery of safe, appropriate care to a culturally diverse population.
The Rapid Response Nurse serves as a resource/support to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments. The Rapid Response Team RN is responsible for MET and Code Blue calls, follow-up visits and surveillance rounds with determined population, Rapid Response Team data collection, entry and analysis, Rapid Response Team practice guidelines oversight, evaluation of patient codes and informal staff education.
Description:
Job Summary
The Rapid Response Team Nurse (RRT) functions under the direction of the Critical Care Nurse Manager. He/she participates in the coordination of the Rapid Response Team response. This includes the assessment of the patient, prioritization and collaboration with the Provider and Respiratory Therapist, and implementation of interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Rapid Response Nurse ensures the documentation of interventions and outcomes are complete. Ensures collaborative communication with other team members and disciplines, and delivery of safe, appropriate care to a culturally diverse population.
The Rapid Response Nurse serves as a resource/support to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments. The Rapid Response Team RN is responsible for MET and Code Blue calls, follow-up visits and surveillance rounds with determined population, Rapid Response Team data collection, entry and analysis, Rapid Response Team practice guidelines oversight, evaluation of patient codes and informal staff education.
Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
Work Experience
1 or more years critical care or Emergency Room nursing experience (Required)
Previous Charge Nurse or MET team experience (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Required)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Georgia Stroke Curriculum within 6 months of hire (Required)
Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) (Preferred)
Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) (Preferred)
Essential Functions
ASSESSMENT AND NURSING DIAGNOSIS:
Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process
Issues identified and diagnoses developed based on assessment data
Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs.
Completes timely daily data collection.
Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues.
DOCUMENTATION:
Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
Uses correct terminology.
Conforms to required style and format.
OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS:
Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.
Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes.
Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient.
Includes the…