Clinical Resource Nurse

Job Overview

As part of the Clinical Resource Team, the clinical resource (CR) nurse functions in two capacities. First, as a house-wide resource, supporting clinical teams across the hospital based on real-time patient care needs. Second, as part of the float team, the CR Nurse assumes patient care assignments within critical care areas. The CR nurse provides clinical expertise at the bedside, promotes high-quality patient and family centered care, and ensures adherence to evidence-based practice and facility standards. In addition to providing bedside support, the CR nurse plays an integral role on emergency response teams, including code blue and trauma teams, and are often at the forefront of leading time-sensitive protocols such as Mass Transfusion or stock alerts. This dynamic and adaptable role demands advanced clinical judgment, proficiency in high-risk / low-frequency skills, and the ability to respond swiftly and effectively in emergent situations. Beyond emergencies, the CR nurse also assists with day-to-day patient care needs, workflows, and unit support. Their broad clinical expertise, leadership in emergencies, and commitment to quality improvement make them essential to ensuring patient safety and clinical excellence hospital wide. As an informal leader, the CR nurse builds and maintains relationships with multidisciplinary healthcare providers and serves as a clinical subject matter expert in both routine and clinical scenarios. Their flexibility, leadership, and clinical expertise make them a key contributor to hospital-wide operations and patient care excellence.

Additional Information

Department Name : Clinical Resource Team

Job Status : Full-time, eligible for benefits

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Hourly Range : $40.26 to $60.39

Shift

• Night shift, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Every third weekend, holiday requirements
• Mix of bedside assignments and house-wide resource capacity

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

Qualifications

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents : In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.