Resource Nurse-Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit, Full Time Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Nurse facilitates quality patient care by using available resources and maintaining systems and procedures that help staff deliver high-quality care. This role supports the 34-bed, all-private-room 8 South Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit, which serves adult and geriatric patients. The care team includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nurse assistants, unit clerks, resource nurses, care coordinators, a clinical educator, and a nurse manager. The position works flexible shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays. The Resource Nurse may be expected to take a patient assignment when other staffing options have been exhausted and carries a cell phone to support timely communication. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing required.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in North Carolina required.
Must complete the Clinical Ladder packet and be approved for advancement.
Three years of clinical experience required.
Clinical experience in pre- and post-surgery requiring telemetry monitoring; acute and chronic renal disease; neurological, endocrinology, gastrointestinal, psychosocial, acute respiratory, and acute cardiac disorders; and cardiac dysrhythmia requiring drug therapy or adjustment.
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; ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift; and ability to lift 35 pounds.
May have skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete daily patient assignments.
Round with physicians and serve as a point of contact for physicians and administrators.
Serve as a resource for 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 in relation to performance criteria and staff relations.
May assist with development of the monthly staff schedule.
Assist with clinical education of staff members when the Clinical Educator or Preceptor is absent.
Round on patients and family members at regular intervals.
Coordinate with 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 relative to Press Gainey/HCAAPS.
Carry a cell phone to facilitate improved and timely communication.
Perform other duties as assigned.