Clinical Resource RN - Clinical Support

Job ProfileSummary

​This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care servicesin accordance withphysician orders.In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients orprovidesnursing care andidentifiedclinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed.Providesprofessional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license.A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of otherlower levelprofessionals or manage processes and programs.The majority oftime is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typicallyacquiredthrough advanced education.A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.Typicallyresponsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision,coachingand reviewing the work oflower levelprofessionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.

Job Overview

Under the direction of the Clinical Nursing Director, the Clinical Resource Nurse Specialist (CRN-S)is responsible forupholding and driving the standard of practice within the medical center as set forth by national and professional organizations, and the most current evidence-guided practice. This roleis responsible forfostering a culture of support and safety for the front-line teams through rounding, debriefing, education, and responding to consults and medical emergencies throughout the medical center.The CRN-S is autonomous, self-driven, and serves as a general resource throughout all adult nursing departments and across all shifts. They are experts on policies and procedures, as well as house-wide patient care equipment. They also serve as an advisor a nurse can consult with over a specific patient nursing assessment and plan, and they are clinical experts in the management of critically ill unstable patients.The overall goal of this role is to improve patient outcomes, communication, morale, camaraderie, job satisfaction, and toprovidesupport to staff. The CRN-S communicates regularly with nurses, physicians, managers, pharmacy, respiratory, and personnel from various departments. They are a leader within the nursing department whoprovidesdirection and guides priorities for patient care.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1.Bachelor’sdegree in Nursing(BSN).

2.Registered Nurse (RN) license.

3.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

4. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

5. Three (3) years of experience in critical care nursing.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.Master’sdegree inhealth-relatedfield.

2.Specialty nursing certifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:Theduties and responsibilities listedbeloware intended to describe the general nature of workandare not intended to be an all-inclusive list.Other dutiesand responsibilitiesmay be assigned.

1.Demonstratesclinicalexpertise, integrating nursing theory and practice.Employs evidence-based practice in decision-making and patient care.

2.Interacts with staff nurses for the purpose of assessing the care provided and the nurses' capabilities to provide care in changing circumstances.

3.Uses clinical skills toprovideongoing assessment and evaluation of nursing care.

4.Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and hospital policy is followed.

5.Analyzes early warning score report and evaluates patients accordingly.

6.Collaborates with members of the health care team related to patient plan of care

7.Responds to hospital-wide medical emergencies &demonstratesability to practice in variety of patient care areas and settings.

8.Assists in care of high-acuity patients (may include tasks such as travelassistance, administering moderate sedation, lab draws/IV placements, nasogastric tube placements, ABGs,etc).

9.Manages the critical ill unstable patient on the generalfloor, andassistsin transfer to higher level of care.

10.Develop/maintain/communicate updated nursing policies.

11.Utilizesthe nursing process for the delivery and management of patient's care across the continuum of careappropriate tothe developmental age of the patient population.

12.Demonstratesthe ability to be flexible, organized and function wellunderstressful situations.

13.Provideandfacilitatespeer feedback to advance nurses, Clinical Care Technicians (CCTs) and Unit Coordinators (UCs) knowledge,skilland practice.

14.Supports the ongoing development of staff through coaching, mentoring and role modeling.

15.Embraces multiple techniques tofacilitatelearning suchas ofsimulation, case studies and debriefing.

16.Collaborates with other members of leadership team in providingappropriate educationalopportunities for licensed and unlicensed personnel.

17.Providesin-services/educational opportunities such as but not limited to: Functions as a super-user for new equipment,therapiesand information systems; Evidence based practice; and or Quality,safetyand regulatory readiness

18.Providesreal time/ bedsidedemonstration and fostering just-in-time education.

19.Supports orientation and acclimation ofnew staff.

20.Collaborates with unit leadership for feedback of staff development andparticipatesin needs assessment and planning as needed.

21.Communicates and consistently supports the philosophy and goals of the medical center.

22.Supports professional governance.

23.Guides andmentorsstaff in career development and advancement.

24.Enhances own professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, keeping current with literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.

25.In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team: Ensures excellence in outcomes for all quality, safety, patient experience metrics and regulatory requirements; Participates in the identification of patient safety issues and highlights these to the Nursing Leadership Team; Leads and ensures completion of debriefing for medical emergencies, and events such as falls; Provides advisement fordata collection methods for quality indicators; and Seeks out opportunities to enhance patient outcomes in concert with the goals of the Medical Center.

Physical Requirements:

1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and walking.

2. Lifts, positions, pushes and / or transfers patients.

3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.

4. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases.

5. Contact with patients underwidevariety of circumstances.

6. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.

7. Handles emergency and crisis situations.

Skills & Abilities:

1.Clinical reasoning, which includes clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and a global grasp of the situation, coupled with nursing skillsacquiredthrough a process of integrating formal and experiential knowledge.

2.Ability tofacilitatepatient, family and staff learning across the care continuum.Contributes to a learning environment characterized by safe discourse, mentoring and team development.

3.Demonstrated leadership abilities; able to workunderstressful situations; possesses good oral andwritten communication skills and is able to effectively work in a changing environment.

4. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team

5. Excels atdemonstratingthe knowledge and skills necessary toprovidecare to patients in the relevant area of nursing practice

6. Ability to be flexible, organized and function wellunderstressful situations.

7. Excels indemonstratingthe knowledge and skills necessary to care for patients in the relevant area of nursing practice.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us atcareers@tuftsmedicine.org.