Clinical Resource Nurse
About The Position
An experienced registered nurse responsible for assisting, guiding, coaching, promoting, and executing quality care delivery throughout inpatient acute care units. The nurse rounds with staff and assists in improving care, providing direct care as needed, teaching staff and patients, supporting patient-centered care, and assisting with assessment and completion of required core measures. The role serves as a clinical role model and resource, supporting excellence in care and a positive patient and family experience. This position is in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), a critical care unit for patients recovering from surgery. The nurse monitors and assesses vital signs during recovery from anesthesia, identifies and addresses complications or changes in patient condition, educates patients and families about postoperative care and recovery expectations, and collaborates with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to support optimal care. The role is based at Unity Hospital and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., with on-call requirements. The listed pay range is $40.83–$54.08.
Requirements
- Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing (listed under required qualifications).
- Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- 3–5 years of acute care experience.
- BS in Nursing is listed as required in the Education section.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) and Registered Nurse license from the NYS Office of Professions are listed under licenses/certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (listed under preferred qualifications).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to teach effectively.
- Ability to foster a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that supports quality care and service and staff empowerment.
- Self-directed approach with strong organizational and priority-setting abilities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments using appropriate physical, psychological, and developmental data, applying sound clinical judgment to identify and address priority needs.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care, ensuring documentation and communication reflect patient-specific goals and outcomes.
- Round on units and act as a clinical resource and mentor by assisting staff nurses with complex care, supporting admissions and discharges, and promoting safe, timely patient throughput.
- Enhance the patient and family experience through effective, compassionate communication and education tailored to patient needs and abilities.
- Promote excellence in nursing practice by adhering to organizational policies, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and identifying opportunities for evidence-based practice.
- Support staffing needs, guide colleagues, manage stressors constructively, and collaborate on solutions to unit-level challenges.
- Maintain professional development through continuing education, mandatory in-services, and compliance with regulatory standards and competencies.
- Monitor and assess PACU patients’ vital signs as they recover from anesthesia; identify and address complications or changes in condition.
- Educate patients and families on postoperative care and recovery expectations.
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Assist in the assessment and completion of required core measures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
