Rapid Response Nurse

Sign On Bonus Available

Department:
Mission Control

Schedule/Status: 7:00am-7:00pm;
Full Time

Standard Hours/Week: 36

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.

• 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,