Resource Nurse - Emergency Department, Full Time Nights

Summary

Facilitates quality patient care through utilization of resources and maintains systems and procedures which enhance staff ability to deliver quality patient care. Position consists of flexible shifts to include weekends and holidays.

Major Job Functions

• Completes daily patient assignments
• Rounds with the physicians
• Acts as point of contact for the physicians and administrators
• Serves as resource to staff nurses, nursing assistants, monitors techs and unit secretaries
• Affords assistance with procedures, checks orders
• Responsible for daily QC and equipment checks on unit
• Evaluates daily patient acuity
• Affords assistance with procedures and tasks as needed
• Assists the PCM in evaluating personnel work performance in terms of performance criteria and staff relations
• May assist with development of monthly staff schedule
• Affords assistance with clinical education of staff members in the absence of Clinical Educator/Preceptor
• Rounds on patients and family members at regular intervals
• Interfaces with Care Coordinator and discharge planning
• Interfaces with Patient Placement and nursing supervisors
• Expected to take patient assignment when other staffing options have been exhausted
• Implements process as defined by the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP)
• Facilitates and monitors staff performance relative to Press Gainey/HCAAPS
• Carries cell phone to facilitate improved and timely communication
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education And Formal Training: Associates in Nursing required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
• Unit Description: The Emergency Department (ED) provides high-quality, compassionate emergency care to patients presenting with a variety of acute medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions
• Experience in hospital and emergency settings preferred
• Weekend and holiday rotations are scheduled according to departmental needs and staffing guidelines. No mandatory on-call or over-time requirements

Work Experience

• 3 years of clinical experience required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills
• Versatile verbal and written skills required
• Effective organizational, teaching and leadership skills

Physical Requirements

• Visual and auditory acuity required
• Able to articulate clearly and succinctly
• Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• Able to lift 35 pounds

Required Licenses And Certifications

• RN - Board Of Nursing