Rapid Response Nurse

Overview

There’s a place for you at Mission Health.

• Review PeraHealth and respond to high and very high alerts—assess patients/intervene for early intervention
• Responds to Code Strokes, Code Blue, OB Hemorrhage, nurse calls with concern, etc.
• Rounds on units to assess for needs
• Real time education for RNs as they are assessing/intervening

Role Summary: Supports department by facilitating the delivery of professional, specialized nursing care related to Rapid Response Team for the well-being and comfort of patients; utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to provide care, documentation and teaching related to acute needs; and by implementing medically prescribed interventions related to acute care needs in defined population.

Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Effective 3/1/18 Bachelor of Science in Nursing OR enroll in a BSN or advanced degree program within 6 months AND obtain a BSN within 4 years of hire date into RN position. Previous signed BSN commitment letter OR grandfathering will be accepted between departments and Mission Health entities. Exemptions may be approved with CNO System Council approval.

Preferred Education: Master's in Nursing.

Required License/Certifications: Must have and maintain current licensure as registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact) license may apply, licensee should confirm with NCBON Certificate: BLS Healthcare Provider, ACLS National Nursing Certification in area of specialty

Preferred License/Certifications: Certificate: PALS

Required Experience: Five years as RN

Preferred Experience: Three years Critical Care or Emergency Department experience, with Preceptor experience preferred.

Mission Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such offers equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic.