Clinical Resource Nurse-Catholic Hospice

Clinical Resource Nurse-Catholic Hospice

: HREZ-10876

Job

Work arrangement:
Onsite

Employment type:

Full-time

Team:
Holy Cross Hospital

Shift: 4:00pm - 12:00am

Description

The Resource Nurse provides clinical support and guidance to nursing staff across assigned Inpatient Units or shifts. This role serves as a subject-matter expert and clinical resource, promoting high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and staff competency while supporting IPU operations as needed.

• Clear and Active Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license to practice in the state of Florida
• CPR certification
• 1-3 years of experience in a Health Care Facility
• Must know computer office/clinical software

Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language

• Acts as a clinical resource for nursing staff, guiding patient care, policies, and procedures
• Supports nurses with complex patient and/or caregivers' care needs
• Strengthen clinical excellence in symptom management/end-of-life care transitions
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient progress and special circumstances
• Assists with patient and/or resident chart audits to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Conducts rounds during assigned shifts to monitor patient care and staff workflow in the EMR
• Provides real-time education and coaching to nursing staff based on identified needs
• Supports patients' assessments using the nursing process and facility standards
• Assists in the development and implementation of individualized plans of care
• Ensure supplies, medications, and equipment are properly stored and available
• Responds to call lights and urgent clinical issues within the established timeframe

• Regulatory compliance
• Plan of care accuracy
• Interdisciplinary communication
• Promotes adherence to hospice policies, procedures, and standards

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Administers medications and treatments in accordance with nursing policies and procedures.

Provide orientation regularly to new employees.

Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings (IDG) as required.

Reports patients' and/or residents' condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.

Floats to other IPUs assigned to meet patient care needs.

Maintain your required licenses, certifications, and mandatory skill updates.

Comply with all policies, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Provide other duties of a healthcare team member

Perform other duties as assigned

• May serve as an interim department leader depending on need

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stairs or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

CHI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

I have read this position description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein, and that my job performance evaluation will be based on this job description. I further understand that my employment is at-will and may be terminated at-will by myself or the facility.