Rapid Response Nurse

Parrish Medical Center Nursing; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus Available

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Titusville, Florida, is looking for a Rapid Response Nurse who will act as an expert clinical resource during critical emergencies. This role requires immediate assessment and intervention for patients experiencing acute conditions while collaborating closely with nursing staff to ensure timely documentation and support. Ideal candidates should have experience in emergency protocols and demonstrate a commitment to the organization's culture and patient care values.

Qualifications

• Expert clinical resource capable of immediate assessment and intervention.
• Experience with emergency response protocols.
• Ability to collaborate with nursing staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all emergency alerts and overhead pages promptly.
• Conduct rapid assessments for patients in critical condition.
• Collaborate with primary nursing staff to document medication history.

Job description

Sign On Bonus Available

Department: Mission Control

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

Standard Hours/Week: 36

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,