Resource Nurse

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients in various acute care units, including medical-surgical, telemetry, and intensive care.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff, advising on complex cases and providing hands-on support for advanced procedures, including ultrasound-guided IV insertion.
• Float seamlessly between units based on patient acuity, census, and staffing demands.
• Perform ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertions, troubleshoot difficult IV access cases, and educate staff on best practices for vascular access.
• Assist with onboarding and mentoring of new or temporary staff.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide critical support during code events or periods of high census.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all patient care activities, including advanced procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, especially those related to vascular access and infection prevention.
• Remain current with hospital protocols, policies, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Conduct concurrent (during the hospital stay) and retrospective (post-discharge) audits to verify completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of nursing notes.
• Participate in hospital and department meetings.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of acute care nursing experience, with demonstrated proficiency in multiple specialties or units.
• Documented experience in ultrasound-guided IV insertion; vascular access certification preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new clinical environments and shifting priorities.