Resource Nurse

Job Description Summary

The Ambulatory Resource Nurse-RN provides clinical nursing care to patients commensurate with nursing licensure. Support the department flow and clinical staffing. Serves as first line of escalation for clinical staff nurses and medical assistants. Escalates departmental issues through appropriate escalation path.

Why Join South Shore Health ?

• Generous shift differentials, and plus, excellent benefits that start first day of hire.
• Career Growth : Be a part of a team that services the South Shore Community across various Outpatient offices.
• Offering Medical, Dental, Vision & Retirement

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

o    Develop daily staff assignments based on weekly schedule with oversight of Nurse Manager.

o    Adjusts staffing as needed to ensure coverage in the event of sick calls and emergencies. Adjustments will be reported to the nurse manager.

o    Support nursing triage staff activity to ensure staff are working efficiently and escalates concerns to the nurse manager for review.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education - Required

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Minimum Work Experience

Experience with adult and pediatric patients in ambulatory

3-4 years of ambulatory experience

Acute care experience required

Experience leading others

BSN Preferred

Required Licenses / Registrations

RN - Registered Nurse

Current MA license

Required Classes / Skills

BLS – Basic Life Support

Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities

Knowledgeable in the workflows and policies at an ambulatory practice.

Demonstrated flexibility, positive outlook, and problem-solving abilities.

Meets or exceeds SSH pillars of excellence in practice

Demonstrated ability to lead clinical staff, provide resources, and manage schedule assignment changes.