Rapid Intervention Registered Nurse-Delnor Rapid Response Team Part Time Nights

northwesternmedicine

Geneva, IL, United States · Geneva · United States

Posted May 26, 2026

Part-time
On-site
Associate

Job description

Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? Job Description The schedule for this position is two 12-hour shifts per week 6p-6a with every 3rd weekend (Friday and Saturday nights) and rotating holidays required. The Rapid Intervention/Response Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Rapid Intervention/Response Nurse A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to acute patients requiring rapid intervention through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. Ability to respond to patients needing rapid intervention across multiple departments including emergency department, adult inpatient units, interventional labs and diagnostic imaging. Responsibilities: Nursing Process - collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Consistently demonstrates AIDET and the eight key behaviors of rounding during all acute care interventions and follow-up visits with patients and families. Performs immediate intervention and directs care during rapid response calls for assigned patient population/s. Directs teammates in a collaborative manner using safe, evidence based standards and defined nursing and service line protocols. Performs rapid intervention (e.g. Code Bat) on transfers from outside faciliites and patients admitted through the Emergency Department. Completes all appropriate initial paperwork (e.g. NIHSS) ; stays with patient throughout diagnostic imaging, and delivery to unit of care. Rounds on patient post rapid intervention event; completes evaluation and data collection requirements related to specific rapid intervention role (Code Bat, RRT, Code Blue including NIHSS, JCAHO, other regulatory requirements). Assists with specific diagnostic and interventional studies and administers medications as required for rapid intervention job function: (example Bubble Studies; tPA). Performs role as critical response RN effectively including participation on the rapid response and code blue teams, RN tele consults and patient visitations. Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff. Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services, that indicates communications with patients, families, and others. Qualifications Required : Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois Three or more years of acute critical care experience Telemetry skills – must be demonstrated within one month of hire CPR – Basic Life Support via the American Heart Association CPR- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred: 2 yrs ICU or ED experience Bachelors of Science in Nursing (if hired after 01/01/2011) Telemetry skills Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.