Resource Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) - PT

Job Title: Resource Nurse Department: Med/Surg & ER Reports To: Med Surg Supervisor / Chief Nursing Officer SUMMARY: The Resource Nurse specializes in providing support to other nurses and departments throughout CHS by assisting in the coordination of internal and/or external resources. As well as assessing the department of need based on patient census and assisting as a staff nurse. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Act as a liaison between healthcare professionals and departments, communicating information and coordinating patient centered care and treatment; based on census / events within the health system. Act as a leader in the unit, making decisions and solving problems. Clinical expertise or experience (or willingness to cross train) in Med/Surg, OR, ER and other nursing roles within the system. Must be able to adapt to changing patient needs and work in different settings. Ability to manage time effectively to ensure that patient care is coordinated effectively. Ability to conduct a patient assessment to determine the patient’s needs. Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physicians. Works with competence and accuracy using the appropriate nursing process. Able to identify and solve problems that may arise while coordinating patient care; to include staffing. Mentor new nurses or nurses that are new to the unit. Keeps accurate electronic and written medical records in regards to the patients and as a reference for the doctors. Maintains patient confidentiality. Provides educational information to patients and families. Maintains a good rapport and professionalism with patients and families and friends, physicians, co-workers, staff, and other hospital “customers”. Maintains proficiency in the operation of medical technical equipment. Provides technical assistance with the electronic medical record. Keeps the departments clean, stocked, with supplies and equipment, and ready to receive patients. Allocates hours appropriately. Follows hospital and nursing policies and procedures. Comply with the personnel policies, department policies and CHS Code of Conduct. Other duties may be assigned.