Resource Nurse-Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit, Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Nurse facilitates quality patient care by utilizing resources and maintaining systems and procedures that help staff deliver high-quality care. The position is in the 33-bed 7 South Medical Telemetry unit, which has private rooms and serves adult and geriatric patients. The care team includes registered nurses, a clinical educator, nursing assistants, a unit secretary, resource nurses, case managers, physical therapists, dieticians, and occupational and speech therapists. The role has flexible shifts that include weekends and holidays and may require taking a patient assignment when other staffing options have been exhausted.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in North Carolina.
Three years of clinical experience.
Experience with acute respiratory disorders, acute cardiac disorders, acute and chronic renal disease, neurological disorders, pre- and post-surgery, pre- and post-procedures, and cardiac dysrhythmias.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Positive interpersonal skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Effective organizational, teaching, and leadership skills.
Visual and auditory acuity; ability to articulate clearly and succinctly; and ability to perform substantial standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.
May involve contact with blood or other potentially infectious material through skin, eyes, mucous membranes, or parenteral exposure.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Complete daily patient assignments.
Round with physicians and serve as a point of contact for physicians and administrators.
Provide resources to staff nurses, nursing assistants, monitor technicians, and unit secretaries.
Assist with procedures and check orders.
Perform daily quality-control and equipment checks on the unit.
Evaluate daily patient acuity.
Assist the PCM in evaluating personnel work performance against performance criteria and staff relations.
May assist with developing the monthly staff schedule.
Assist with staff clinical education when the Clinical Educator or Preceptor is absent.
Round on patients and family members at regular intervals.
Coordinate with the Care Coordinator and discharge planning.
Coordinate with Patient Placement and nursing supervisors.
Take a patient assignment when other staffing options have been exhausted.
Implement processes defined by the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP).
Facilitate and monitor staff performance related to Press Ganey/HCAHPS.
Carry a cell phone to support timely communication.
Perform other duties as assigned.