Critical Care – Adult Clinical Resource Nurse, Inpatient

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Serves as a cornerstone for ensuring high-quality patient care delivery in an inpatient setting. By providing expert clinical guidance and fostering a culture of excellence, this position significantly impacts patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams, advocating for best practices and adherence to standards while promoting a nurturing environment for professional growth among nursing staff. FT position available, D/E/N rotating; weekends and holiday per unit policy
Exciting opportunity to join a high functioning, dynamic nursing team that supports all inpatient units in managing complex clinical, emergency, and administrative needs across the institution. The Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) role emphasizes strong staff support, offering clinical guidance and problem-solving to nurses in a variety of settings, and serving as a liaison to maintain open communication among providers, management, unit staff, the admitting clinical coordinator, and other CRN groups. As an expert clinician, the CRN frequently responds to and assists with Code, Rapid Responses, MERT, Sepsis, Difficult Airway, and Stroke Alerts, providing advanced nursing assessment, critical thinking, and real-time bedside support. In collaboration with hospital leadership, the CRN helps to coordinate resources to maintain patient safety, address operational issues, and assist with patient bed management. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Minimum of 3 years of critical care experience
• Demonstrates excellent communication, leadership, and prioritization skills

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience
• Specialty certification in critical care

Responsibilities

• Serves as a cornerstone for ensuring high-quality patient care delivery in an inpatient setting.
• Provides expert clinical guidance and fostering a culture of excellence
• Collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams, advocating for best practices and adherence to standards while promoting a nurturing environment for professional growth among nursing staff.
• Offers clinical guidance and problem-solving to nurses in a variety of settings
• Serves as a liaison to maintain open communication among providers, management, unit staff, the admitting clinical coordinator, and other CRN groups.
• Responds to and assists with Code, Rapid Responses, MERT, Sepsis, Difficult Airway, and Stroke Alerts, providing advanced nursing assessment, critical thinking, and real-time bedside support.
• Helps to coordinate resources to maintain patient safety, address operational issues, and assist with patient bed management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level