Resource RN Emerson 3 Med Surg Geriatrics Days

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Nurse is a department-based leader responsible for efficient and effective clinical operations during an assigned shift. The schedule is determined by the division and department. The nurse makes staff assignments, facilitates patient placement and care progression, leads shift huddles, and serves as a clinical resource for department staff. They provide patient care as needed, including taking a patient assignment, and lead and direct the care team during the shift. The role also supports regulatory readiness and safety reporting, resolves issues for staff, patients, and families, and coordinates with the chain of command when needed. The Resource Nurse supports colleague development, department quality initiatives, patient throughput, and service recovery.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required or current enrollment in a BSN program; the degree must be acquired 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 and problem-solving skills.
Ability to confront and resolve issues.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of others.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee department clinical operations during an assigned shift and provide clinical direction and oversight to colleagues.
Assist with patient care and assume a patient assignment when necessary.
Review staffing for the current and following shifts, make assignments, and offer suggestions for the next shift.
Gather information and documentation for safety-event follow-up; ensure safety reports and daily regulatory checks are completed.
Facilitate department preparation for regulatory or accrediting visits and maintain everyday readiness.
Identify and use appropriate resources to report compliance concerns.
Communicate effectively, listen actively, and resolve issues in the moment for staff, patients, and families, escalating through the chain of command as needed.
Facilitate department huddles and interdisciplinary rounds.
Identify barriers to care or services and provide real-time solutions.
Facilitate patient placement and care progression, collaborating with the patient flow facilitator as necessary.
Understand and initiate health-system safety processes, including Rapid Response Team, Bert, Code 8, and Code 9.
Consider cost effectiveness and fiscal responsibility when making decisions.
Model professional 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 and contemporary nursing practice relevant to the department and patient population.
Prioritize work effectively and support timely patient throughput.
Address practice-environment and family-experience concerns proactively and provide real-time service recovery.