Registered Nurse – Rapid Response
Provide urgent bedside care when patients show signs of clinical deterioration on acute care units. Perform rapid assessments, initiate life-saving interventions, and coordinate closely with physicians and bedside teams.
Key Duties
- Respond to rapid response events and support code and sepsis alerts.
- Conduct swift, evidence-based clinical assessments and determine appropriate interventions.
- Implement protocols to stabilize patients and communicate status clearly to the care team.
- Coach and support unit nurses with clinical decision-making and best practices.
- Ensure care aligns with established evidence-based pathways and organizational standards.
Qualifications & Skills
- Current RN licensure with readiness to lead in emergent situations.
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and rapid intervention skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication and mentoring/coaching capability for bedside staff.