Rapid Response Nurse
Parrish Medical Center NursingTitusville, Florida
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Overview
Schedule
Alternate-schedule
Part-time
Education
Nursing (RN, LPN)
Career level
Senior-level
Job Description
Sign On Bonus AvailableDepartment:Logistics/Mission Control
Schedule/Status:
7:00pm-7:00am; Per Diem
Standard Hours/Week:
12
General Description:
The Rapid Response Nurse functions as an expert clinical resource, providing immediate assessment and intervention for patients experiencing acute clinical deterioration throughout the hospital. This role is responsible for responding to all overhead emergency activations, including Sepsis, Stroke, STEMI, and Code Blue events, with the goal of preventing further deterioration, including cardiac arrest, and ensuring timely stabilization of patients. The Rapid Response Nurse collaborates with the primary registered nurse to obtain, verify, and accurately document the patient’s medication history and provides advanced clinical support, guidance, and education to bedside nursing staff. The Rapid Response Nurse reports to the Director of Critical Care Services, with operational oversight provided by the Mission Control Manager. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice® and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.
Key Responsibilities:
- Emergency Response: Immediately respond to ALL ALERTS/OVERHEAD PAGES from patients monitors or staff calls for declining patients (e.g., Sepsis, Stroke, STEMI, Code Blue)
- Rapid Assessment: Conduct swift, comprehensive physical, neurological, and cardiovascular assessments to identify the cause of deterioration.
- Intervention & Stabilization: Provide immediate, advanced nursing interventions, including administering medications, initiating IV’s, providing oxygen, performing defibrillation, and applying advanced monitoring as ordered and in collaboration with the APRN or Physician.
- Team Collaboration: Work Closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement a coordinated patient centered plan of care.
- Education & Mentorship: Proactively educate and mentor nursing staff on early warning signs, interventions and rapid response protocols.
- Documentation: Accurately document all assessments, interventions, medication histories and communication in the patient electronic health record.
- Responsible for ensuring care meets evidence-based standards & quality metric compliance.
- Appropriately coordinates, delegates, and supervises duties of other health care personnel on the rapid response team.
- Proactive Rounds: Conduct rounds on high-risk patients identified by early warning scores to prevent deterioration before it becomes critical.
- Debriefing: Lead debriefs after critical events to discuss care, identify learning opportunities, and improve future responses.
- Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
- Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area.
Requirements:Formal Education:
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with relevant experience required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in an acute care or critical care or emergency department setting.
Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:
- Current/Active State of FL RN License required.
- BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
- NIH certification required.
- Critical Care (CCRN) Certification preferred.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Parrish Healthcare is a caring community of healthcare professionals passionate about excellence and fulfilling our mission of providing Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time®.
Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice®. This means a we have a healing work environment that empowers people to aspire to be their very best. We partner passionate, talented and skilled people in the right role with the right resources. We provide a clear and strategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of the communities we serve.
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FAQs About Rapid Response Nurse Jobs at Parrish Medical Center Nursing
What is the work location for this position at Parrish Medical Center Nursing?
This job at Parrish Medical Center Nursing is located in Titusville, Florida, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Parrish Medical Center Nursing?
Employer has not shared pay details for this role.
What employment applies to this position at Parrish Medical Center Nursing?
Parrish Medical Center Nursing lists this position under the following employment categories:
- Alternate-schedule
- Part-time
What experience level is required for this role at Parrish Medical Center Nursing?
Parrish Medical Center Nursing is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is Nursing (RN, LPN). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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