Rapid Response Nurse

Company: Mission Hospital
Location: Hickory
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Overview -

• 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.--We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At HCA Mission Health System, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of our unique benefits we offer include:
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • 401k
  • Identity Theft Protection discounts
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)-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.---

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