Rapid Response Nurse
Company: Luminis Health
Location: Lanham
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Position Purpose The Rapid Response Nurse is part of a
multidisciplinary team (Respiratory Therapist, X-Ray, and Lab) and
when necessary will consult with other medical personnel to
determine and administer interventions and treatments for patients
who manifest potential lifethreatening symptoms. Assists the
primary Nurse in assessing and stabilizing the patient’s condition
and communicates to the patient’s attending physician to determine
the patient’s care plan and if the patient should be transferred to
a higher level of care. Role Specific Competencies 1. Adheres to
the purpose and objectives of nursing practice of the Department of
Nursing Services, utilizing approved protocols to intervene in
urgent situations on the patient’s behalf. Collaborates with the
patient’s primary nurse on the status of the patient requiring the
Rapid Response Nurse. Rapid Response nurse will assess patient with
the primary care nurse. Must be knowledgeable in SBAR (Situation,
Background, Assessment, and Recommendation) method to communicate
information about the patient. Receives report from the Primary
Nurse on the status of the patient requiring “Rapid Response”.
Documents an evaluation of the patient’s response to the
interventions. Communicates routinely with the physician to provide
and gain information which will facilitate patient care. 2. Ensures
patient safety. Uses equipment and supplies as intended. Reports
missing or malfunctioning equipment appropriately and following up
on service. Accept assignment and functions effectively and
efficiently to ensure that patient needs are met. Continually
rounds in patient care areas and assists with the care of patients
in non-emergent situations. Provides education to staff on the
underlying circumstances which changed the patient’s condition.
Mentors and supports staff in the execution of care to patients via
skill enhancement / demonstration / education. Supports patient
throughput initiatives by directive, delegation or individual
initiation. 3. Organizes and carries out emergency protocols.
Recognizes potentially life-threatening clinical situation and
intervenes appropriately to prevent complications by implementing
standing orders and protocols. Rapid Response Nurse evaluates
clinical findings in/or relating to patient history and ongoing
therapies. Determine interventions in coordination with other
medical personnel regarding treatment/ interventions. Functions
effectively in clinical emergencies, demonstrating an ability to
implement Emergency Cardiac Orders appropriately. Assist the
primary nurse in assessing and stabilizing the patient’s condition
and organizing information to be communicated to the patient’s
attending physician. Rapid response nurse also communicates with
the patient’s attending physician. Patient’s primary nurse
documents the assessment and physician call in their patient’s
nursing notes. Utilizes Intensivist back-up in case attending
physician does not respond and the patient is unsafe in their
current setting. Rapid Response Nurse is part of a
multidisciplinary team (respiratory therapist, x-ray, and lab) and
when necessary will consult with other medical personnel. Roles as
Rapid Response Nurse are to educate, mentor and provides support to
the primary nurse. Stress to the primary nurse on the floor that
they maintain responsibility for the patient. Rapid Response Nurse
will check every test that is ordered and provide that information
to appropriate individuals attending physician and when necessary
with the Intensivist. If patient transferred to higher level of
care, assist with the transfer. C ommunicate with family about what
is going on with the patient. If necessary, Rapid Response Nurse
will assist in monitoring patient until patient is transferred. If
necessary, communicate with the Administrative Nursing Supervisor
and Charge Nurse in ICU. Feedback to primary care nurse on patient
condition and their role in improving the care of their specific
patient. If patient is not transferred, Rapid Response Nurse will
recheck the patient an hour later after the initial call. 4.
Participates in programs designed to increase the effectiveness of
nursing practice. Participates in the process of performance
improvement related to Rapid Response Nurse. Data collection to
include reasons for activation, location of call, interventions,
the number of interventions, and outcome. Time of calls and number
of calls for Rapid Response Nurse. Attends at least one continuing
education program, including unit in-services, mock drills, and
external conferences. Attend departmental and executive meetings to
provide information as necessary. Collects and provides outcome
data to stakeholders through graphs, e-mail communication and
presentations. Gather statistics related to rapid response outcome
versus codes, long term impact on nursing retention and financial
benefits. Qualifications and Experience ACLS certification. Current
C PR/BLS is required. Graduate from an accredited School of
Nursing. RN license in Maryland or compact state Physical
Requirements Concentrates on moderate to fine detail for extended
period of time. Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50
pounds. Must be able to hear normal sounds and with some background
noise. Remembers schedules, tasks to be completed and where
activities left off, etc. Sitting, standing and walking for
extensive periods of time. Understands and can operate from the
conceptual basis of tasks and activities. Pay Range $39 — $58 USD
Luminis Health Benefits Overview: • Medical, Dental, and Vision
Insurance • Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who
work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year) • Paid Time Off •
Tuition Assistance Benefits • Employee Referral Bonus Program •
Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time
employees • Wellness Programs • Employee Assistance Programs and
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