Resource RN Emerson 3 Med Surg Geriatrics

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource RN is a department-based leader who ensures efficient and effective clinical operations during an assigned shift. The nurse makes staff assignments, facilitates patient placement and care progression, leads shift huddles, and serves as a clinical resource to department staff. The Resource RN provides leadership and direction to the care team and provides patient care as needed, including taking a patient assignment. The role oversees department operations for a defined shift, supports compliance and regulatory readiness, facilitates communication and resource allocation, supports staff development, and participates in continuous improvement. The assigned schedule is determined by the division and department.

Requirements

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; must be completed 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.

Nice To Haves

Membership in a professional organization is recommended.
Certification in the specialty area is encouraged.
Department-determined certifications may include BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS, or TNCC.

Responsibilities

Oversee clinical operations of the department during an assigned shift.
Assist staff with patient care and assume a patient assignment as necessary.
Review staffing for the current and next shifts; make the current shift assignment and suggest assignments for the next shift.
Provide direction and clinical oversight to colleagues during the shift.
Gather information and documentation for follow-up of safety events.
Facilitate department preparation when regulatory or accrediting bodies are on campus; understand how to report compliance concerns; ensure daily regulatory checks are completed; and ensure safety reports are submitted.
Act as a key stakeholder in everyday regulatory readiness.
Communicate effectively, including through active listening, and resolve issues in the moment for staff, patients, and families, 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, and facilitate care progression as necessary.
Understand and initiate health system safety processes, including Rapid Response Team, Bert, Code 8, and Code 9, as appropriate.
Consider cost effectiveness and fiscal responsibility when making decisions.
Model professional standards of conduct and adherence to health system policies and procedures.
Provide ongoing clinical support to colleagues and help 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 department quality initiatives, serve as a subject matter expert in contemporary nursing practice related to the department and patient population, and participate in quality initiatives.
Prioritize work effectively and support timely patient throughput.
Proactively address practice environment and family experience concerns, including real-time service recovery.