The Resource Nurse provides skill-based nursing support to a variety of nursing departments as directed by the House Supervisor on Duty. Collaborates with other members of the health care team to provide quality, cost effective patient-centered care. Provides nursing care within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. Uses evidenced-based care standards throughout the nursing process. Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts, knowledge of diseases/surgical conditions, care required, and good judgment. Functions as a patient advocate. Provides individualized patient and family-focused care throughout the patient's stay and evaluates for effectiveness. Accurately and effectively anticipates changes in patient care needs. Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse/supervisor and physician. Participates in patient and family education as evidenced by teaching documentation with appropriate resources. Initiates effective discharge and referral plans on admission utilizing appropriate hospital and community resources. Assists other nursing team members through the steps of the nursing process. Including but not limited to: admissions, discharges, education. Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors; documents according to established standards; communicates effectively. Develops and maintains professional and clinical skills. Completes all annual competency and education requirements within established parameters and timeframes. Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services and other professional activities. Maintains awareness of policies and procedures and performance standards. Performs Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) insertions. Accompanies patients when transferring between departments. Assists with procedures (including Treadmill Stress Tests), surgical recoveries, and outpatient treatments. Other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees