Clinical Resource Nurse | Medical/Surgical

Monument Health•Custer, SD

22h•$37 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Resource Nurse serves as a nursing resource to physicians, staff, patients, and families for the age and type of patient cared for in the assigned department. The role requires strong communication skills to facilitate communication among medical staff, nursing staff, patients, families, and ancillary departments; advocacy for Patient and Family-Centered Care; critical thinking to identify priority situations requiring immediate attention; and consistent customer service. The nurse must also be able to meet the essential job functions of a Registered Nurse. The position supports excellence in clinical practice, provides guidance and mentorship to clinical staff, and helps coordinate nursing care and patient transitions. It works with hospital coordinators, physicians, and the broader Healthcare team to provide safe, high-quality care and promote positive clinical outcomes.

Requirements

Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) certification with the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of clinical experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Set an example of excellence in clinical practice and serve as a resource to clinical staff, patients, families, and other customers regarding patient care.
Mentor employees in developing and enhancing clinical skills.
Promote Patient and Family-Centered Care in a leadership role.
Collaborate with Hospital Coordinators and physicians regarding admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Establish and adjust nursing care plans using assessment information, nursing diagnoses, appropriate interventions, and evaluation of patient responses.
Collaborate with physicians and the Healthcare team to coordinate post-hospital care needs.
Handle unanticipated events and crisis situations professionally; identify potential problems and notify appropriate individuals.
Manage and direct the delivery of nursing care using the nursing process to support high-quality patient care and positive outcomes.
Perform quality control audits and monitor and document nursing-related issues, including accuracy and quality of care and the MDS; ensure continuity of information, assessments, and care plans.
Provide appropriate staffing levels while following productivity standards and fiscal responsibilities; adjust patient assignments according to acuity and delegate responsibilities professionally.
Use critical thinking to coordinate medical and nursing interventions and promote good clinical outcomes.
Serve as a liaison among patients, families, unit staff, physicians, and ancillary personnel; facilitate collaboration, round on patients and families, and respond promptly and professionally to requests, problems, and concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.