Registered Nurse - Rapid Response
Core
A professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care activities during a patient's hospital stay, coordinating care planning with other disciplines in Medical Surgical units.
Role type
Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Surgical Float Pool
Builds
Patient care plans and interventions across various Medical Surgical units
Domain
Healthcare / Medical-Surgical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Comprehensive nursing assessment, care plan formulation, medication administration, IV fluid management, restraint care, pain management, abuse assessment, physician order implementation, infection control, fall and skin injury prevention
Preferred skills
Critical care experience
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and document findings; Establish and evaluate plans of care based on patient diagnosis and data; Provide and document nursing interventions including medication and IV administration; Manage specialized care for high-risk patients including restraints, pain, and abuse assessment; Collaborate with health team members for care coordination; Demonstrate accountability for professional practice and adherence to hospital policies
Seniority
Regular employee, entry to mid-level clinical role