Clinical Resource Nurse | Medical/Surgical

Monument Health•Custer, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Resource Nurse serves as a nursing resource to physicians, staff, patients, and families in the assigned department and demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed for the age and type of patient cared for. The role requires strong communication, critical thinking, customer service, and advocacy for Patient and Family-Centered Care. The nurse demonstrates the essential job functions of a Registered Nurse and supports high-quality patient care and positive clinical outcomes. The position is based at Monument Health Custer Hospital in Custer, South Dakota, in Medical/Surgical Nursing. It is a PRN position. The schedule and hours are assigned by the department.

Requirements

Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) credential from 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.
Ability to perform very heavy work: exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 100 pounds occasionally or seldomly to move objects.
Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of clinical experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Set an example of excellence in clinical practice.
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.
Collaborate with Hospital Coordinators and physicians regarding admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Establish and manage nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, interventions, evaluation, and care-plan modification.
Coordinate post-hospital care needs with physicians and the healthcare team.
Handle unanticipated events and crisis situations professionally, identify potential problems, and notify appropriate individuals.
Direct and assist healthcare team members to support positive patient outcomes.
Perform quality-control audits and monitor and document nursing-related concerns involving accuracy, quality of care, and the MDS.
Ensure continuity of information, including assessments and care plans.
Provide appropriate staffing levels while meeting productivity standards and being fiscally responsible.
Adjust patient assignments according to acuity to ensure safe patient care.
Delegate responsibilities professionally and objectively.
Use critical thinking to coordinate medical and nursing interventions and support good clinical outcomes.
Act as a liaison among patients, families, unit staff, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
Facilitate collaboration among patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
Round on patients and families and respond promptly and professionally to requests, problems, and concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.