Clinical Coordinator Rapid Response RN

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Clinical Coordinator Rapid Response RN Location :

Norwalk, CT, United States Salary Range :

45.93

• 85.

29

Work Type :

Full-Time Standard Hours :

36

FTE :

Exempt Work Schedule :

Day/Night 12

Work Shift :

7:00a to 7:30p and 7:00p to 7:30a

Date Posted :

Apr 27, 2026

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Apply Now See what's possible in our system of care Nuvance Health extends from New York's Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all. Description At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds . If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career. Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.

Our accolades include the following:

The Leapfrog Group

• Grade A for quality and patient safety Healthgrades
• America's 50 Best Hospitals U.S. News & World Report
• high performance in heart failure treatment At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do.

From the moment you step through our doors, you'll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we're not just part of the community

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Summary:

Provides critical care support to the nursing staff in all areas of the hospital to include transport of critically ill patients, member of the code team, rapid response team, and acute stroke team. Educates staff and provides team member development. Reports to Patient Care Director.

Responsibilities:

1.

Care Delivery/Therapeutic Interventions Criteria A:

Adheres to established Nursing Standards of Practice to include: Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation.

Care Delivery/Therapeutic Interventions Criteria B:

Participates in a committee as designated by Patient Care Director.

Care Delivery/Therapeutic Interventions Criteria C:

Administers medication/IV solution according to Norwalk Hospital policy/procedure and consults appropriate resources for information as needed.

Care Delivery/Therapeutic Interventions Criteria D:

Develop, plan, initiate and evaluate patient care interventions within the scope of practice for the unit and the organization. 2.

Crisis Management Criteria A:

Responds to cardiac arrest/trauma alerts/stroke alerts/rapid response team in a timely manner and is supportive of team efforts.

• Crisis Management Criteria B:

  Specific duties may include providing nursing care of the patient from resuscitation through inpatient admission. Assists the staff nurse with the patient that has a change in status warranting immediate intervention and potential transfer to critical care areas, as a member of the rapid response team.

• Crisis Management Criteria C:

  Transports critically ill patients to procedures and tests as requested.

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Crisis Management Criteria D:

Direct staff member and independently assign responsibilities as needed during an emergent situation. 3. Clinical Resource /

Support Criteria A:

Is a resource and supports staff with clinical problems that may arise and assures standards and protocols are followed. Clinical Resource /

Support Criteria B:

Facilitates interdisciplinary patient care to provide quality outcomes. Clinical Resource /

Support Criteria C:

Responds to the needs of the unit in a timely manner. 4.

Professional & Personal Responsibilities Criteria A:

Pursues professional education to meet the needs of current position and professional goals.

Professional & Personal Responsibilities Criteria B:

Participates in Nursing/Hospital committees.

Professional & Personal Responsibilities Criteria C:

Participates in professional organizations, maintains and updates educational records and attends annual required reviews.

Professional & Personal Responsibilities Criteria D:

Hold self and others accountable for actions and outcomes. 5. Coordination /

Consultation Criteria A:

Maintains contact with the clinical nurse manager throughout the shift. Coordination /

Consultation Criteria B:

Shares expertise with nursing / hospital personnel as requested. Coordination /

Consultation Criteria C:

Serves as a resource and support person to nursing / hospital staff. patients and their families. Coordination /

Consultation Criteria D:

When involved in a clinical situation that requires decision making and prioritization of needs, independently and appropriately directs other staff members in care of the patient to meet the needs of the patient and the clinical area. 6.

• Team Building /

Staff Development Criteria A:

Participates in the development of team members during clinical calls and consistently teaches staff members during the event , by among other means during their work.

• Team Building /

Staff Development Criteria B:

Coordinates and facilitates interdisciplinary patient care to provide quality outcomes.

• Team Building /

Staff Development Criteria C:

Observes and identifies staff learning need / competencies and provides an environment for learning. Educates staff utilizing various modes of teaching consistent with adult learning.

• Team Building /

Staff Development Criteria D:

Facilitates critical thinking of staff members in caring for patients. Identifies opportunities for teaching and encourages staff to include all pertinent information related to patient care when decisions are made. 7.

Human Resources Management Criteria A:

Assists with staff development.

Human Resources Management Criteria B:

Promotes continuing education by encouraging staff to participate in educational offerings within or outside the institution.

Human Resources Management Criteria C:

Participates in the interviewing process for new staff and makes recommendation for hiring. Assists with completion of unit based competencies in collaboration with the manager and educator.

Human Resources Management Criteria D:

Provides staff development concerning diagnostic studies, disease entities, policy or procedural changes and other areas leading to an enhancement of knowledge or skills. 8.

Leadership Criteria A:

Serves as a change agent assisting others in understanding the importance, necessity, impact and process of change.

Leadership Criteria B:

Demonstrates the value of life long learning through one's own example.

Leadership Criteria C:

Is a positive example and promotes a positive and creative work environment. Promotes positive working relationships between units. 9. Performs other duties as assigned. 10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education:

BACHELOR'S LVL DGRE

Other Information:

Bachelor's Level Degree or within two years

Required:

RN License in Connecticut. Minimum of 2 years' experience in a critical care setting.

Minimum Experience:

three years ACLS certification, BLS (HCP) certification, NIHSS certification, IV certified, CPI certification, and PALS certification within 1 year, TNCC within 1 year.

Prefer:

Desired:

CCRN Certified to conscious sedation standards and SCRN certified

Working Conditions:

Manual:

significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational:

Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort:

Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment:

Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials:

ACLS, BLS, IV, NIHSS, CPI, CPI

Company:

Norwalk Hospital Association Org Unit:

380

Department:

Nursing Rapid Response Team Exempt:

Yes Salary Range:

$45.93

• $65.

00 Hourly With strong heart s and open minds , we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health! Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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