Resource RN

Saint Joseph Hospital - London • London, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Resource RN provides professional nursing services and quality patient care in accordance with regulatory requirements and the nursing scope of practice. The nurse collaborates to develop, implement, and assess patient care plans, and engages directly in patient care by assessing, planning, coordinating, and delegating tasks to the care team. The role includes educating patients, families, and staff; implementing interventions to support optimal outcomes; and managing issues in a physician’s absence. The Resource RN is accountable for care quality, directs care, and uses resources efficiently, including providing comprehensive perioperative care for surgical patients.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing.
• At least one year of experience as an RN in an acute care facility, upon hire.
• Kentucky Registered Nurse license, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR), within 14 days.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 days.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within six months.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course, within 12 months.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• At least one year of experience as an RN in an acute care facility, upon hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct care assessments and interpret assessment data to determine care needs and constraints.
• Complete system-based and hospital-specific competencies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of observations, treatments, teaching, medications, care provided, and patient responses, and incorporate this information into the plan of care.
• Collaborate with patients and families to evaluate, plan, direct, and administer patient care.
• Implement plans of care based on established standards, policies, and procedures, incorporating cultural, religious, psychosocial, physical, and age-related considerations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medications and administer them safely and accurately.
• Delegate and supervise routine technical functions performed by licensed and non-licensed personnel.
• Educate patients, families, and staff, implement interventions for optimal outcomes, and manage issues in a physician’s absence.
• Provide comprehensive perioperative care for surgical patients and use resources efficiently.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree