Nuclear Stress Lab RN

Job Summary

The Clinical Resource Nurse supports high-quality, patient-centered care by providing guidance, mentorship, and education to nursing staff across multiple units. This role focuses on promoting professional growth, ensuring adherence to nursing best practices, and facilitating compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards. The Clinical Resource Nurse serves as a resource for clinical expertise, fostering teamwork and enhancing the overall quality of patient care.

Essential Functions

• Performs rounds on nursing units, observing and assessing the quality of patient care, identifying educational needs, and providing real-time feedback and guidance.
• Supports nursing staff with patient assessments, care planning, and troubleshooting specific clinical skills or equipment.
• Mentors and educates new graduate nurses and nurses transitioning to new specialties, ensuring alignment with the hospital's standards of practice and policies.
• Facilitates and leads debriefs following rapid responses and code events, offering education, coaching, and direction as needed.
• Tracks and analyzes requests for clinical assistance to identify trends and develop targeted education and orientation enhancements.
• Collaborates with unit leadership to identify and address nursing skill gaps and opportunities for professional development.
• Promotes compliance with accrediting and regulatory agency requirements by educating staff on policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Fosters teamwork and collaboration across units, contributing to a positive work environment and team goals.
• Serves as a clinical expert and resource for nursing staff, sharing knowledge and facilitating learning opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Licenses and Certifications