RN Resource Nurse - ICU

Who We Are:

The Intensive Care Unit at SNHH is an 11-bed, adult med/surgical unit with patients recovering from traumas, respiratory diagnoses, post-surgical recovery, neurological disorders, sepsis diagnoses, ARDS, CRRT and IABP. In the ICU, you will prescribe, delegate, coordinate and evaluate nursing care for patients as part of an interdisciplinary team including Physicians, Respiratory Therapists, LNAs, and ancillary staff as needed. Our ICU staff demonstrate a strong work ethic based in teamwork, respect, and the desire to provide a higher level of culturally competent care to our patients.

The Resource Nurse directly oversees their designated unit’s operational flow on a particular shift. The Resource RN develops staff patient assignments based on staff competency, acuity, and volume. The role coordinates patient care activities and the staffing plan of a particular shift to maintain patient safety. They serve as a role model and resource for the team providing guidance and assistance in delivering quality care to patients.

The Resource RN collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Manager to ensure adequate resources are available.

• Provide expert, priority-based nursing care by assessing critically ill patients, setting individualized goals, and integrating evidence-based practices and patient values into care delivery.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, delegating appropriately and engaging patients and families to ensure comprehensive, culturally competent care.
• Promote safety and quality through clinical technology, participation in unit-based and organizational quality initiatives, and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EPIC).
• Complete a comprehensive, competency-based orientation to become proficient in ICU-specific skills, including:
  • Intravenous therapy and critical care medication management
  • Mechanical ventilation and procedural sedation
  • Hemodynamic monitoring and basic rhythm interpretation
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Telestroke protocols and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) management

• Current NH licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing (ADN or BSN required)
• 1-2 years of experience in an inpatient setting