Rapid Response Nurse

Virtua Health•Mount Holly, VT

1d•$46 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

The Rapid Response Nurse is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the healthcare team, the nurse coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with team members, patients, and patients’ families or significant others. The role maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics. This is a part-time, on-site position at Virtua Health’s Mount Holly location, working a 12-hour day shift for 24 total weekly hours. The hourly rate is $46.31–$64.17 and varies based on applicant experience, internal equity, and market data.

Requirements

2–3 years of ICU experience and/or 2–3 years as an RRT nurse.
Knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to coordinate the efforts of a team of care providers.
Valid New Jersey RN license, which must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.
Keep nursing skills current through ongoing education, journals, and similar resources.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
Administer, monitor, and document therapeutic interventions and regimes.
Effectively manage rapidly changing situations.
Participate in clinical decision-making.
Educate patients and their families or responsible parties about disease processes, individual care needs, wellness, and safety issues.
Delegate and monitor care provided by other members of the nursing department and healthcare team.
Demonstrate standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
Participate in orientation, education, and development of the healthcare team.
Identify and participate in performance improvement activities.
Maintain professional and departmental competencies.
Coordinate patient care and collaborate with healthcare team members, patients, and their families or significant others.
Maintain high standards of professional ethics.