RN-Clinical Resource Nurse

Baptist•Paragould, AR

10d

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting and collaborates with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Delivers high-quality care using critical thinking, nursing processes, sound decision-making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. Preserves patients’ autonomy, dignity, and rights, and works to restore health whenever possible. Performs general nursing duties, patient education, and care prioritization, along with other duties as assigned. The nurse assesses patients, administers prescribed medications, provides age- and condition-appropriate care, and uses nursing knowledge to perform treatments and services. The role also supports precepting and training new nurses, patient and family education, physician procedures, communication about psychosocial and discharge needs, safe and efficient use of resources, and ongoing professional learning.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the current unit or specialty area.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Computer literacy.
Adaptability and ability to orient rapidly to new environments.
Strong assessment and teaching skills.
Compliance with regulatory standards.
Strong communication, organizational, teaching, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to provide guidance with patience and professionalism when precepting.
RN licensure.
BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
ACLS/PALS certification within 30 days of hire.
TNCC within the first year of hire.

Responsibilities

Assess patients appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
Assist with precepting and training new nurses.
Understand ordered medications and administer them as prescribed.
Provide care appropriate to each patient’s condition and age, including basic self-care activities.
Formulate teaching plans based on identified learning needs, evaluate their effectiveness, and include family as appropriate.
Use nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
Communicate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
Assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills.
Identify patients’ and families’ psychosocial needs and communicate with social services about hospital and post-discharge needs.
Use supplies, linen, and charge items cost-effectively and without waste.
Prioritize patient care effectively and efficiently.
Promote patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care.
Pursue lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.
Perform other duties as assigned.