Resource Nurse RN Emerson 5 Med Surg Ortho

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Nurse is a department-based leader who ensures efficient and effective clinical operations during an assigned shift. The nurse makes shift assignments, facilitates patient placement and care progression, leads shift huddles, and serves as a clinical resource to department staff. They provide leadership and direction to the care team and provide direct patient care as needed, including taking a patient assignment. The role supports clinical operations, regulatory readiness, communication, resource allocation, staff development, and continuous improvement. Resource shifts alternate with floor shifts to ensure coverage 24/7. The schedule is 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., three shifts per week, every third weekend, and every other holiday (EOH).

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or currently enrolled in a BSN program; the degree must be acquired within three years of hire, with 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.
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.
Certifications may be determined by department and may include BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS, or TNCC.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee department clinical operations during an assigned shift.
Assist staff with patient care and take a patient assignment when needed.
Review staffing for the current and next shifts; make assignments for the current shift and suggest assignments for the next shift.
Provide direction and clinical oversight to colleagues during the shift.
Gather information and documentation for follow-up on safety events.
Facilitate department preparation when regulatory or accrediting bodies are on campus.
Understand available resources for reporting compliance concerns.
Ensure daily regulatory checks are completed and safety reports are submitted; support everyday readiness.
Communicate effectively, listen actively, and resolve issues in the moment, seeking assistance from the chain of command when needed.
Resolve patient and family concerns in the moment, seeking assistance from the chain of command when needed.
Facilitate department huddles and interdisciplinary rounds.
Identify barriers to care or services and provide real-time solutions.
Facilitate patient placement within the department in collaboration with the patient flow facilitator.
Facilitate patients’ care progression as needed.
Understand and initiate health system safety processes, including Rapid Response Team, BERT, Code 8, and Code 9.
Consider cost effectiveness and fiscal responsibility in decision-making.
Model professional standards of conduct and adherence to health system policies and procedures.
Provide ongoing clinical support to colleagues and orient new colleagues to the department and division.
Collaborate with department leadership and the clinical professional development team to support colleagues’ and students’ professional development and continuing education.
Stay informed about and participate in departmental quality initiatives.
Serve as a subject matter expert on the department, its patient population, and contemporary nursing practice.
Prioritize tasks effectively and support timely patient throughput.
Address practice environment and family experience concerns proactively and provide real-time service recovery.