Registered Nurse Resource Nurse Pratt 6 North

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Nurse is a department-based leader responsible for efficient and effective clinical operations during an assigned shift. The schedule is determined by the division and department. The Resource Nurse makes staff assignments, facilitates patient placement and care progression, leads shift huddles, and serves as a clinical resource to department staff. They provide patient care as needed, including taking a patient assignment, and provide leadership and direction to the care team during the shift. The role oversees shift operations, supports compliance and regulatory readiness, facilitates communication and interdisciplinary coordination, allocates resources to support care, and contributes to staff development and continuous improvement. The Resource Nurse supports colleagues and patients and families in resolving issues, escalating matters through the chain of command when appropriate. The position is part-time, on a day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The listed compensation range is $43.45–$92.42.

Requirements

BSN required or currently enrolled in a BSN program, with the degree to be completed within three years of hire and yearly progress demonstrated.
Three years of full-time employment or equivalent in specialty nursing practice preferred.
Previous experience supporting a nurse leader and guiding small groups.
Current Registered Nurse license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Department-determined certifications may include BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS, or TNCC.
ACLS certification from the American Heart Association, including courses offered through South Shore Health.
Proficiency in nursing knowledge and skills specific to the department of hire.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to problem-solve and confront or resolve issues.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of others.

Nice To Haves

Membership in a professional organization is recommended.
Certification in a specialty area is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Oversee the department’s clinical operations during an assigned shift.
Assist staff with patient care and assume a patient assignment when necessary.
Review staffing for the current and next shift, make assignments for the current shift, and provide suggestions for the next shift.
Provide direction and clinical oversight to colleagues during the shift.
Gather information and documentation for safety-event follow-up.
Facilitate department preparation for visits by regulatory or accrediting bodies.
Understand and use available resources to report compliance concerns.
Ensure daily regulatory checks are completed and safety reports are submitted.
Serve as a key stakeholder in everyday readiness.
Communicate effectively, including through active listening, and resolve staff, patient, and family issues in the moment, escalating through the chain of command as needed.
Facilitate department huddles and interdisciplinary rounds.
Identify barriers to care or services and develop real-time solutions.
Facilitate patient placement within the department in collaboration with the patient flow facilitator, and support care progression.
Understand and initiate health system safety processes, including Rapid Response Team, Bert, Code 8, and Code 9.
Consider cost effectiveness and fiscal responsibility when making decisions.
Model professional conduct and adherence to health system policies and procedures.
Provide ongoing clinical support to colleagues and help orient new colleagues to the department and division.
Collaborate with department leadership and the clinical professional development team to support the professional development and ongoing education of colleagues and students.
Stay informed about department quality initiatives and participate in them.
Act as a subject matter expert in contemporary nursing practice relevant to the department and patient population.
Prioritize tasks effectively and support timely patient throughput.
Proactively address practice-environment and family-experience concerns and intervene in real time to provide service recovery.