Registered Nurse Resource Pool

13800 Primary Childrens Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital is seeking an RN Resource Pool Specialist I to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in improving patient care and outcomes. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, planning, and education across nursing environments.

The position requires valid RN licensure, a BSN to be obtained within three years, and BLS certification, with a focus on competency and clinical leadership within a resource pool setting.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice.
• BSN must be obtained within three years of hire.
• BLS Certification for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, social, and psychological status of patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop an individualized plan of care.
• Plan, educate, and involve patient and family in the care plan.
• Implement and coordinate care with the care team.
• Evaluate patient response and update the plan as needed.
• Act as a resource and mentor to staff in the department.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Care planning

Education and mentoring

Evidence‑based practice

Education

RN license

BSN within 3 years

BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Monitors and clinical equipment

Job description

Job Description: The RN-Resource Pool Specialist I contributes to collaborative environments with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care, processes and outcomes. These caregivers have opportunity to leverage technology, participate in therapeutic intervention, and foster a spirit of clinical inquiry to improve care through evidence-based practice. This position is seen as a knowledge expert to improve patient care in varying nursing environments. Must be competent and maintain competency in two of the identified Resource Pool specialty groups. This job code is only available to Resource Pool caregivers.

Job Essentials

• Assess: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative and developmental skills as appropriate).
• Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others.
• Plan: Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop an individualized plan of care.
• Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education.
• Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow‑up).
• Implement: Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate.
• Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care, and professional licensure provisions.
• Set priorities and coordinates and organizes patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.
• Evaluate: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated, and reassesses changes as appropriate.
• Professionalism: Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others. Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice: complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.
• Clinical Coordination: Provides clinical expertise in assigned areas.
• Education: Acts as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff within department or specialty care area.
• Supports in‑services related to their clinical area of specialty.
• Research: Utilizes current research to recommend improvements to nursing practice and to support the development of standards for nursing care of specialty patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• RNs hired or promoted into this role need to have or obtain their BSN within three years of hire or promotion.
• Current RN License in state of practice.
• BLS Certification for healthcare providers.
• RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• One year of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in assigned clinical area. Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location

Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital Work City: Salt Lake City Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Salary

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $37.45 - $57.29

Benefits

We care about your well-being–mind, body, and spirit–which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Equal Opportunity

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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PEAK Program

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up‑front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

Job Evaluation

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