Resource Nurse

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients in various acute care units, including medical-surgical, telemetry, and intensive care. Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff, advising on complex cases and providing hands-on support for advanced procedures, including ultrasound-guided IV insertion. Float seamlessly between units based on patient acuity, census, and staffing demands. Perform ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertions, troubleshoot difficult IV access cases, and educate staff on best practices for vascular access. Assist with onboarding and mentoring of new or temporary staff. Respond to emergency situations and provide critical support during code events or periods of high census. Collaborate closely with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care. Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all patient care activities, including advanced procedures. Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, especially those related to vascular access and infection prevention. Remain current with hospital protocols, policies, and regulatory compliance standards. Conduct concurrent (during the hospital stay) and retrospective (post-discharge) audits to verify completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of nursing notes Participate in hospital and department meetings Other duties as assigned Description Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients in various acute care units, including medical-surgical, telemetry, and intensive care. Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff, advising on complex cases and providing hands-on support for advanced procedures, including ultrasound-guided IV insertion. Float seamlessly between units based on patient acuity, census, and staffing demands. Perform ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertions, troubleshoot difficult IV access cases, and educate staff on best practices for vascular access. Assist with onboarding and mentoring of new or temporary staff. Respond to emergency situations and provide critical support during code events or periods of high census. Collaborate closely with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care. Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all patient care activities, including advanced procedures. Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, especially those related to vascular access and infection prevention. Remain current with hospital protocols, policies, and regulatory compliance standards. Conduct concurrent (during the hospital stay) and retrospective (post-discharge) audits to verify completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of nursing notes Participate in hospital and department meetings Other duties as assigned Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients in various acute care units, including medical-surgical, telemetry, and intensive care. Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff, advising on complex cases and providing hands-on support for advanced procedures, including ultrasound-guided IV insertion. Float seamlessly between units based on patient acuity, census, and staffing demands. Perform ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertions, troubleshoot difficult IV access cases, and educate staff on best practices for vascular access. Assist with onboarding and mentoring of new or temporary staff. Respond to emergency situations and provide critical support during code events or periods of high census. Collaborate closely with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care. Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all patient care activities, including advanced procedures. Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, especially those related to vascular access and infection prevention. Remain current with hospital protocols, policies, and regulatory compliance standards. Conduct concurrent (during the hospital stay) and retrospective (post-discharge) audits to verify completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of nursing notes Participate in hospital and department meetings Other duties as assigned Qualifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Minimum 3 years of acute care nursing experience, with demonstrated proficiency in multiple specialties or units. Documented experience in ultrasound-guided IV insertion; vascular access certification preferred. BLS and ACLS certifications required. Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills. Ability to quickly adapt to new clinical environments and shifting priorities. #J-18808-Ljbffr