Registered Nurse (RN) Rapid Response

NEWLY Increased RN Pay RatesDo you want to be a part of a family and not just another employee? Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application today and find out what it truly means to be a part of a team. We value your contributions. Our employee recognition programs encourage our teams to raise the bar. We are currently seeking a Rapid Response (RN) to join our family. Come be a part of the change! We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and student loan repayment program. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwoodis a 439-bed acute care facility that has provided quality care to the Lake Houston area for over 25 years. It is home to the area’s only comprehensive cardiac, neuroscience and women services programs. Our Women & Children’s Center provides Level II and III neonatal intensive care units, high-risk obstetrics, a breast diagnostic center, a designated pediatric unit, and the area’s only pediatric emergency department. HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwoodis affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, part of the HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division. The division is a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, emergency centers and diagnostic imaging facilities in greater Houston, Corpus Christi and South Texas. Facilities include: 17 hospitals, nine ambulatory care centers, 13 off-campus emergency centers, and a regional transfer center. Kingwood Medical Center – Kingwood, TexasRegistered Nurse (RN) – Rapid ResponseWhat you will do in this role:The responsibilities of the Rapid Responder will include but are not limited to the following:Responds to all RRTs (Rapid Response calls), Code Blue, and Code Neuro.

Communicates daily with each charge nurse to identify high risk patients

Rounds on all medical-surgical units every two hours to address MEWS scores and address questions and/or concerns of staff.

Assesses all “at risk” patients as identified by MEWS score increases

Monitors surgery schedule and rounds on any “at risk” post op patients

Facilitates debriefings/critiques post codes

Enters RRT data and creates monthly reports using excel, reports data to appropriate committees

Completes 24 hours post RRT/Code Blue follow up and documentation.

Leads and facilitates RRT/Code Blue Committee

Refers patient complaints to appropriate Unit Managers/Directors.

Utilizes chain of command to ensure appropriate action is taken

Facilitates a staff satisfaction feedback system for RRT

Will be responsible for knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the adult and geriatric population.What qualifications you will need:Licensed by the State of Texas as a registered nurse

ACLS, BCLS, NIH Stroke Scale Certification, CCRN, and or CEN.

PALS preferred immediately, required with 1 year completion in position

Minimum of 2 years acute care nursing experience in Intensive Care or Emergency Department.

IMU/Step-down experience may be considered.

BSN required, will consider ADN applicants who will commit to completing BSN within 2 years of starting

HCA Healthcare ranks on Fortune’s list of Most Admired Companies for three consecutive years and HCA ranks 63rd on the fortune 500 list. In addition Ethisphere named HCA as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We want you to join our tradition of excellence. Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you. If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. If you are highly qualified you will hear from one of our recruiters. We are actively interviewing so apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Job: Nursing - Professional Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Rapid Response Location: Texas-Kingwood-HCA Houston Kingwood Requisition ID: 03198-138576