Clinical Resource Nurse

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Tufts Medical Center is a world‑renowned academic medical center that has been caring for patients across New England for more than 200 years. As the principal teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine and a nationally respected research institution, we are known for delivering groundbreaking, patient‑centered care across more than 100 specialties and services, from primary care to our Level I Trauma Center to the region’s leading heart transplant program.

Nurses are at the heart of that mission.

As a Magnet® designated organization, Tufts Medical Center offers nurses the opportunity to practice at the highest level grounded in teamwork, clinical inquiry, and a culture of continuous improvement. We are committed to advancing nursing through evidence‑based care, shared decision‑making, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

36 hours, Day/Night rotating shifts

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.

The CRN‑S is autonomous, self‑driven, and serves as a general resource throughout all adult nursing departments and across all shifts. They are experts on policies and procedures, as well as house‑wide patient care equipment. They also serve as an advisor a nurse can consult with over a specific patient nursing assessment and plan, and they are clinical experts in the management of critically ill unstable patients.

The overall goal of this role is to improve patient outcomes, communication, morale, camaraderie, job satisfaction, and to provide support to staff.

The CRN‑S communicates regularly with nurses, physicians, managers, pharmacy, respiratory, and personnel from various departments. They are a leader within the nursing department who provides direction and guides priorities for patient care.

• 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.
• Certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS) relevant to the department and type of care being provided may be required.

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

• Demonstrates clinical expertise, integrating nursing theory and practice. Employs evidence‑based practice in decision‑making and patient care.
• Interacts with staff nurses for the purpose of assessing the care provided and the nurses’ capabilities to provide care in changing circumstances.
• Uses clinical skills to provide ongoing assessment and evaluation of nursing care.
• Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
• Analyzes early warning score report and evaluates patients accordingly.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team related to patient plan of care.
• Responds to hospital‑wide medical emergencies & demonstrates ability to practice in a variety of patient care areas and settings.
• Assists in care of high‑acuity patients (may include tasks such as travel assistance, administering moderate sedation, lab draws/IV placements, nasogastric tube placements, ABGs, etc.).
• Manages the critically ill, unstable patient on the general floor, and assists in transfer to higher level of care.
• Develops, maintains, and communicates updated nursing policies.
• Utilizes the nursing process for the delivery and management of patient’s care across the continuum of care appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and function well under stressful situations.
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