ABOUT NCH
NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.
NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.
Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.
JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse Clinical Resource Nurse independently plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in patient care situations using standards of care and policy and procedure. Provides direct nursing care to patients, assumes teaching and leadership responsibilities. Participates in unit committee and quality improvement activities. Needs minimal supervision. Above all, this position serves to meet and exceed the expectations of patients and all other customers we serve.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
· Develops plan that includes strategies to attain expected outcomes.
· Implements the plan of care interventions and medical plan of care as appropriate.
· Coordinates care delivery.
· Employs patient teaching to promote health and safety.
· Evaluates progress toward outcomes.
· Practices ethically.
· Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
· Integrates evidence and research finding into practice.
· Contributes to quality nursing practice and shared decision making (SDM) by supporting council decisions, implementation of decisions and active participation in SDM.
· Communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
· Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting.
· Collaborate with patient, family, the inter-professional team, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
· Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are sage, effective, and financially responsible.
· Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
· Accountable to foster participate, and be knowledgeable with the shared decision making model at NCH Healthcare System.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum of 2 years of experience- in high acuity care ie: ED, Critical care.
· Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Florida.
· BSN strongly preferred.
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
· Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
· Maintains critical care clinical competencies.
· Provides bedside care as needed.
· Rounds throughout inpatient units and ED, unless otherwise engaged.
· Identifies high risk patients via communication with other members of care team.
· Assesses high risk patients as identified above and assists with precipitous condition changes.
· Serves as resource to nursing staff throughout organization and provides assistance with IVs and procedures as applicable.
· Responds to Code Blue, SWAT calls and Stroke Alert pages.
· Involved in quality initiatives, data collection and analysis.
· Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows
