Resource Nurse - Neuro ICU Step Down - FT - 2nd Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The Resource RN supports patient care and clinical operations in the Neuro ICU Step Down department. The nurse maintains good standing with Huntsville Hospital by meeting its standards for annual evaluations. The role includes teaching and instructing staff, performing appropriate scrub techniques for various procedures, and using monitoring skills that involve multilevel documentation, recognition, interpretation, and appropriate patient treatment. The Resource RN is proficient in operating and troubleshooting computers and supports team members before, during, and after procedures to promote optimal patient care. The nurse also serves as a resource on hospital and departmental policies and procedures, and assists the department manager with clinical and supervisory responsibilities and annual competencies, including 12-lead and basic EKG classes. The role requires meeting deadlines for collecting and reporting data. Registry-specific duties may apply, without limiting activities performed under direct physician supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current Alabama nursing license.
BCLS and ACLS certification, previously obtained and currently maintained.
At least five years of critical care experience.
Extensive computer skills.
Proven teaching and training skills.
Team leadership skills.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing daily work schedules and patients with acute, chronic, and complex diseases.
Ability to learn techniques quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

Teach and instruct staff and actively perform scrub techniques appropriate for various procedures.
Document and interpret multilevel monitoring information, recognize clinical findings, and respond with appropriate patient treatment.
Operate and troubleshoot computers.
Support team members before, during, and after procedures to help ensure optimal patient care.
Serve as a resource to staff regarding hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Assist the department manager with clinical and supervisory responsibilities.
Assist with annual competencies, including 12-lead and basic EKG classes.
Meet deadlines for collecting and reporting data.
Perform registry-specific responsibilities and activities under direct physician supervision.