Critical Rapid Response Nurse
Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Billings
Posted on: February 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: The RN Clinical Expanded Role will serve as a
service line specialist, focusing on one area of expertise within a
specific hospital or care site department. This role is responsible
for identifying, coordinating, and evaluating projects and
assignments related to their specialty. The RN Clinical Expanded
Role provides clinical expertise, consultation, education, and
research to their designated area, acting as a change agent by
accepting and facilitating change. The incumbent is proactive and
assumes a clinical leadership position. Role specifics: As a
Critical Rapid Response Nurse your day to day focus in this role is
to respond and lead teams when there is a rapid response or code.
You will also respond to strokes and help transport the patients to
necessary testing units. You check the deterioration scores and
round with those nurses to see if there are questions or concerns.
You will respond to all areas in the hospital and outside of the
OR. You will not round on OB patients, but if there is a code you
will be required to respond. Unit Specifics and Special Equipment:
- Ultrasound IV - Nicom Essential Functions - Provides expertise in
specialty areas; participates in clinical programs and policy
development; supports standardization of care protocols. - Educate
and mentor nursing staff and other healthcare professionals on best
practices and new developments in the specialty area. Uses research
to improve nursing practice and develop care standards. -
Represents department on committees and works with healthcare team
to coordinate and optimize patient care. Acts as consultant and
liaison to healthcare team, patients, families, and community. -
Promote and integrate evidence-based practices into clinical care,
staying current with the latest research and advancements in
specialty area. - Directs and coordinates care team; provides or
delegates care according to plan and licensure guidelines; manages
time, supplies, and resources. - Promotes nursing profession;
integrates legal and ethical standards; practices within scope of
licensure, complies with regulatory standards and documentation
requirements. - Uses assessment data and critical thinking to
develop individualized care plans; involves patients, families, and
team members. - Reviews patient response to interventions; revises
care plans as needed based on goal achievement and satisfaction.
Skills - Patient Care - Nursing - Care Planning - Clinical Nursing
- Interdisciplinary Teams - Nursing Practice - Teaching -
Documentations - Leadership Minimum Qualifications - Current
license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in state of
practice. - Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited
institution (degree will be verified). Registered Nurses (RNs)
hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of their hire or
promotion date. If there is an existing education agreement, that
agreement will take precedence. - Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification for Healthcare Providers - Unit specific
certification as required (i.e., ACLS, PALS, etc.). (Applicants
must either have required additional certifications (e.g., ACLS,
PALs, NRP) upon hire or must obtain them within a specified
timeframe determined by service line and department guidelines.) -
One year of clinical nursing experience. - Demonstrated experience
in assigned clinical area. - Demonstrated ability to mentor and
guide nursing staff. Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree
in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited
institution (degree will be verified). - Previous leadership
experience *Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of
the job description's last update on 4/27/2025. Employees hired or
promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum
requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or
hire. Location: Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital
Work City: Billings Work State: Montana Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly
rate dependent upon experience. $40.39 - $60.96 We care about your
well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our
caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of
programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that
encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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