Rapid Response Registered Nurse

Medical University of South Carolina•Orangeburg, SC

165d•Onsite

About The Position

MUSC Orangeburg is seeking experienced Emergency or Critical Care Registered Nurses to join their new Rapid Response Team. The Rapid Response RN is responsible for enhancing patient safety by identifying clinical deterioration, performing focused assessments, and responding to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses. This role supports bedside teams through collaboration, real-time education, and the utilization of eCart and high-risk indicators. The position involves proactive patient rounding, focused assessments guided by eCart scores and patient history, and evaluating patient care practices to ensure quality and safety. The RN will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, respond to various alerts and notifications, and provide ongoing coaching and education to staff on recognizing clinical deterioration and escalation procedures. This role also contributes to MUSC Health’s culture of safety and continuous improvement by monitoring performance indicators and participating in improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Previous Critical Care or Emergency Department RN experience required.
Must demonstrate the ability to practice effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments.
Associate Degree in Nursing required.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Active South Carolina RN license required.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for prolonged periods.
Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to perform clinical tasks safely.
Ability to lift, move, or reposition patients and equipment.
Adequate visual acuity and color perception for reading monitors, charts, and medications.
Sufficient hearing to communicate effectively and respond to clinical alarms.
Physical and emotional stamina to work long shifts and manage high-stress situations.
Mobility to navigate patient care units and respond rapidly to emergencies.
Adherence to MUSC Health infection prevention practices, including use of PPE and compliance with isolation protocols.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Must obtain PALS, TNCC, ENPC & Safety Care certifications following hire, as part the clinical competency expectations.

Responsibilities

Enhances patient safety by identifying clinical deterioration.
Performs focused assessments.
Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.
Supports bedside teams through collaboration and real-time education.
Utilizes eCart and high-risk indicators to guide decision-making.
Evaluates patient care practices to promote quality, safety, and adherence to evidence-based practice.
Collaborates within the interdisciplinary team.
Responds to all Medical Emergency and Rapid Response notifications, BAT Alerts, and nurse-driven requests for evaluation.
Assesses high-risk patients each shift.
Provides ongoing coaching and real-time education to support staff competency in eCart scoring, recognition of clinical deterioration, and escalation procedures.
Monitors and processes Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Identifies trends and contributes to performance-improvement initiatives.