RN Resource Nurse | Medical Surgical Unit

Avera Health • Marshall, MN

34d • $38 - $61 • Onsite

About The Position

​The Resource Nurse is accountable for helping in the greatest area of need during a given shift in the facility's acute care settings while providing individualized, efficient and effective management and delivery of nursing care to all patients.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing
• An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
• 4-6 years in Med/Surg, and/or two years of ICU/Critical Care/ED experience

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years in Emergency Department, Critical Care/Intensive Care, charge nurse, float pool nurse, or resource nurse in an acute care setting

Responsibilities

• Accountable for helping in the greatest area of need during a given shift in the facility's acute care settings which include the Behavioral Health Unit, Med Surg Unit, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department and Long Term Care.
• Demonstrates critical thinking by synthesizing best practice protocols and standards with patient data, to decide on the best course of action.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and respond to changes in clinical condition, and provide timely communication to appropriate care team member, using SBAR format.
• Includes patient and significant others in the plan of care including education needs from admission through discharge, evidenced by complete and accurate documentation, and use of appropriate interventions in accordance to hospital policies and evidenced based standards.
• Actively participates in the learning experiences of orientees, co-workers, and students as assigned.
• Takes ownership of professional development by staying current with professional practice standards; seeking learning opportunities in nursing specialty; and shares new learning (s), with peers formally and informally.
• Consistently incorporates the nine guiding principles of safe medication administration, including the five rights of medication administration and in compliance with Avera MedSafe -Bar-coding medication administration.
• Participates in quality improvement practices by following best practice standards for Core Measures and incorporating Appropriate Care Interventions into patient plan of care, evidenced by: consistent complete and accurate documentation and achieving quality outcomes appropriate to the clinical condition and needs of the patient across the continuum of care.
• Interacts professionally with providers to coordinate care for patient across the continuum, not just the acute phase of care.
• Ensures readiness of area for anticipated or unexpected emergency situations as evidenced by appropriate use of Rapid Response procedures, fulfilling assigned roles of code team, and appropriate follow though of safety policies
• Participates in the development of the trauma program for the hospital evidenced by consistency in the following of the program guidelines defined by MDH Level III trauma designation.
• Is familiar with EHR and attends trainings as assigned as well as being an IT resource for physicians in those EHR modules assigned by department leader.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds with treatment team.
• Provides break support to acute care departments.
• Assist staff in LTC in technical/clinical skills/procedures as needed.
• Participates in facility DECON program, drills, and any required training.
• Participates in facility Emergency Preparedness program, drills, and any required training.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve with providing direct resident care.
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients.
• Work where you matter.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees