Resource RN MedSurg

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Under the general supervision of the Director of Acute Care Services, the Resource RN is responsible for coordinating shift operations to provide safe, effective, and quality patient and family centered care in the Acute Care setting.

• Plans, evaluates, directs and renders care and re-evaluates clinical outcomes according to established standards of care
• Incorporates evidence based best practice into everyday clinical activities
• Performs medication reconciliation and administers medications safely and appropriately using the 5 rights of medication administration. Leverages technological resources for safe medication administration such as bar code scanning and tele-pharmacist service
• Recognizes and performs nursing interventions to maintain the body's homeostasis; acid-base balance, fluids and electrolyte balance, wound and tissue perfusion
• In accordance with standing medical protocols and standing orders; enters orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition, communicates same to the treating provider
• Modify patient's treatment plans as indicated by patient's condition
• Maintains accurate, detailed clinical nursing documentation, reports and records
• Within the scope of nursing practice, delegates and provides oversight of nursing care activities of ancillary nursing/healthcare team members such as LNAs.
• Promotes a safe patient care environment safe from hazards
• Consistently utilizes clear, concise, professional communication in all interactions (SBAR). This will include interactions with patients and their families, between disciplines, inter‑departmentally and with outside agencies
• Promotes a safe patient care and work environment free of potential safety hazards
• Ensures safe transportation of patients within the facility utilizing safe lifting and transport adjunct equipment and good body mechanics to protect patient, self, co‑workers
• Demonstrates safe, competent use of patient care equipment, beds, stretchers, lifts, safety and alarm devices, walkers, monitors, wound vacs, drains, oxygen therapy and other equipment approved for patient care
• Demonstrates flexibility in practice and collaborates to cross train in other departments to additional duties as needed to promote flexibility, sustainability and teamwork within the Critical Access Hospital setting
• Provides clinical consultation to nurses, providers and other disciplines regarding patient's care, system processes, technology and equipment
• Serves as a mentor, role model, preceptor, and resource for peers, interdisciplinary colleagues and students

• Demonstrate ability to lead within a dynamic team environment
• Team builder with ability to rapidly problem solve and lead clinical staff in the delivery of safe and effective nursing care in a calm and efficient manner in high stress situations
• Assists with shift assignments, provides direction and oversight to staff on shift with special attention to the coordination of care with Physicians, ancillary departments, and outside agencies (VNA, rehab and LTC facilities)
• Facilitates patient flow and communication throughout the continuum of care and, at times of high volume or critical need, provides direct nursing care to patients
• Maintains current knowledge of technology by reading, attending seminars and utilizing relevant hardware and software applications
• Assists with bed management throughout the facility
• Acts as a liaison between disciplines and departments when on duty
• Advocates for staff and patients’ needs
• Assists clinical lead and director with facilitating educational opportunities
• Provides nursing supervisor coverage when applicable

• Develops and/or implements an individualized plan of care, including developmental and cultural needs
• Utilizes appropriate resources for non‑English speaking patients, healthcare illiterate patients, hearing and sight impaired patients and caregivers
• Clear communication of patient plan of care and education at a level the patient, family, and caregiver can…