Clinical Resource Nurse

Job Overview

Under the direction of the Clinical Nursing Director, the Clinical Resource Nurse Specialist (CRN-S) is responsible for upholding and driving the standard of practice within the medical center as set forth by national and professional organizations, and the most current evidence-guided practice. This role is responsible for fostering a culture of support and safety for the front-line teams through rounding, debriefing, education, and responding to consults and medical emergencies throughout the medical center.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to patient emergencies, including Code Blue, Rapid Response, and Stroke Code activations.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to escalate care for acutely ill patients.
• Conduct clinical rounds and serve as a resource and support to both floor and ICU staff.
• Communicate regularly with nurses, physicians, managers, pharmacy, respiratory, and personnel from various departments.
• Provide direction and guide priorities for patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Three (3) years of experience in critical care nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health-related field.
• Specialty nursing certifications.