RN - Acute Care Telemetry Resource Nurse

RN - Acute Care Telemetry Resource Nurse

Fuquay Varina, NC $72,019 - $93,009 a year

Job Type: Full Time

Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available

We are seeking a compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse to join our team as a Resource Nurse in a general medical surgical telemetry unit. This role offers flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays, within a vibrant healthcare setting serving the Southeastern United States region.

Summary

As a Resource Nurse, you will play a vital role in facilitating quality patient care by efficiently utilizing resources and supporting staff to deliver excellent care. You will act as a key liaison between physicians, administrators, and nursing staff, ensuring smooth communication and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily patient assignments and collaborate closely with physicians during rounds.
• Serve as a resource and support for nurses, nursing assistants, monitoring technicians, and unit secretaries.
• Assist with clinical procedures, order verification, and daily quality control and equipment checks.
• Evaluate patient acuity and assist in personnel performance assessments.
• Support clinical education efforts in the absence of designated educators or preceptors.
• Engage with patients and families regularly to ensure their needs are met.
• Coordinate with care teams including discharge planning and nursing supervisors.
• Implement hospital innovation initiatives and monitor staff performance related to patient satisfaction metrics.
• Maintain effective communication with leadership, physicians, and staff, utilizing mobile communication tools as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support unit operations.

Education and Experience

• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse with compact state licensure accepted.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Effective organizational, teaching, and leadership capabilities.
• Physical stamina for prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Ability to safely handle exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Licenses and Certifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in good standing.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc