Registered Nurse Rapid Response

Mission Health; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Health in Asheville, NC, is seeking an RN Rapid Response to provide expert bedside intervention for deteriorating patients across hospital units. The RN will assess and stabilize patients, initiate critical care protocols, and collaborate with physicians and code teams.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient safety, and participation in performance improvement initiatives, while mentoring unit nurses to strengthen rapid response practices system-wide.

Qualifications

• Must hold RN license and be in good standing.
• Experience in acute care or emergency settings preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment and respond to rapid deterioration.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert bedside intervention for deteriorating patients across hospital units.
• Assess and stabilize patients and initiate critical care protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians and code teams; educate and de-escalate staff as needed.
• Document patient care accurately and participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient assessment

Critical care protocols

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education and de-escalation

Accurate documentation

Patient safety

Performance improvement

Mentorship

Education

RN license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Mission Health in Asheville, NC is hiring a Registered Nurse Rapid Response to provide expert, immediate bedside intervention for deteriorating patients across hospital units. The RN will assess and stabilize patients, initiate critical care protocols, collaborate with physicians and code teams, and support staff with education and de-escalation. This role uses advanced monitoring and technology, documents accurately, and promotes patient safety and quality outcomes. The nurse also participates in performance improvement initiatives and mentors unit nurses to strengthen early recognition and rapid response practices system-wide.