Resource RN Full Time Days

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Resource RN in this institution will deliver nursing care to patients of varying age groups by utilizing the nursing
process and nursing practice standards. The Resource RN will maintain competency and application of the
scientific knowledge necessary to meet patient needs. The Resource RN will be required to float to different
departments within the facility where there is a business need to assist in providing patient care.

Essential Functions
-Conducts care assessments and interprets assessment data to determine care needs and constraints in meeting
these needs.
-Successfully completes system-based and hospital specific competencies.
-Maintains accurate documentation of observations, treatments, teaching, medications, care given, patient
response, and integrates into plan of care.
-In collaboration with patients and families (as defined by the patient) the Registered Nurse is responsible for
evaluating, planning, directing and administering care to the patient. Implements a plan of care based upon
established standards of care/practice, policies, and procedures, incorporating cultural, religious, psychosocial,
physical, and age-related issues.
-Possesses knowledge of medications, and administers safely and accurately.
-Appropriately delegates and supervises routine technical functions to non-licensed and licensed personnel.
-In collaboration with the patient/family the RN evaluates patient outcomes and revises the patient’s plan of care.
-Negotiates with the patient/family and health care team members to come to an acceptable resolution of
conflicts resulting from patient care or organizational issues.
-Demonstrates an appreciation of the hospital mission as a teaching institution by acting as a resource for
employees, students, and residents.
-Is supportive of patient and family centered care, promoting that environment within the care provided. Includes
family and patient in plan of care, providing teaching and support where needed.
-Clinical Flex RN will float to different departments throughout the facility.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work
performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all
job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other
duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• Graduation from an accredited/approved school of nursing. BSN preferred.

Required Licensure and Certifications:

• Current Registered Nurse license in Kentucky
• BLS 
• ACLS
• Specialty certifications required based upon unit specifications

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum one year of experience as an RN in an acute care facility.
• Critical Care experience required. 
• Must be knowledgeable of current nursing practices.