Resource Nurse RN Emerson 5 Med Surg Ortho

Southshorehealth; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 127,000; Part time

Job summary

Southshorehealth's SSH Orthopedics Emerson 5 in Weymouth, MA is seeking a Resource Nurse to lead department operations during the day shifts. You will assign staff, coordinate patient placement and care progression, and serve as a clinical resource during the assigned shift.

The role requires BSN or active enrollment in a BSN program, plus 3 years of nursing experience. You will guide staff, conduct shift huddles, and help ensure safe, high-quality patient care across the department.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education - BSN required or must be acquired within 3 years of hire.
• Three (3) years full-time nursing experience or equivalent in specialty practice preferred.
• Licensure as RN in Massachusetts; certifications may include BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS/TNCC as department requires.

Responsibilities

• Lead department operations during assigned day shift.
• Make staff assignments and coordinate patient placement and care progression.
• Facilitate shift huddles and communicate with floor and administrative staff.
• Provide clinical leadership and serve as a resource to the care team.
• Review staffing for current and next shifts and optimize coverage.
• Support department readiness for regulatory inspections and quality initiatives.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Effective communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

BSN

BSN student

Job description

Requisition Number

R-24011

Facility

LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg RoadWeymouth, MA 02190

Department Name

SSH Orthopedics Emerson 5

Status

Part time

Budgeted Hours

0

Shift

Day (United States of America)

The Resource Nurse is a department-based leader who is responsible for ensuring efficient and effective clinical operations of the department during their assigned shift, schedule to be determined by division and department. They will make assignments, facilitate patient placement and care progression, lead shift huddles, and act as a clinical resource to clinical staff within the department. They will perform patient care as needed including taking a patient care assignment. They provide leadership and direction to the care team during a defined shift.

Compensation Pay Range

$43.45 - $92.42

1. Clinical Operations:

   Oversee clinical operations of the department for a defined shift

   Assist staff with patient care as needed

   Will assume a patient assignment as necessary

   Responsible to review department staffing for the current shift and next shift

   Responsible for making the assignment for the shift and making suggestions for the next shift

   Provides direction and clinical oversight of colleagues during their shift

2. Compliance & Regulatory Support:

   Gathers information and documentation for follow up of safety events

   Facilitates department preparation when regulatory or accrediting bodies are on campus

   Understands the resources available to them to report any compliance concerns

   Assures daily regulatory checks are completed

   Identifies and ensures safety reports are submitted

   Acts as key stakeholder in everyday readiness

3. Communication:

   Demonstrates effective communication skills including active listening

   Provides in the moment problem resolution for staff including seeking assistance from the chain of command (e.g., Administrative Clinical Coordinator, Nurse Manager).

   Provide in the moment problem resolution for patients and families, including seeking assistance from the chain of command (e.g., Administrative Clinical Coordinator, Nurse Manager).

   Facilitates department huddles

   Facilitates Interdisciplinary Rounds

4. Resource Allocation:

   Identify barriers to care or services providing creative solutions in real time

   Facilitates patient's placement within the department and collaborates with patient flow facilitator

   Facilitates patient's care progression as necessary

   Understands and can initiate use of the health systems' safety processes (e.g., Rapid Response Team, Bert, Code 8, and Code 9)

   Considers cost effectiveness and fiscal responsibility in decision making

5. Staff Development:

   Acts as a role model demonstrating adherence to the professional standards of conduct and health system policies and procedures

   Provides clinical ongoing support to colleagues

   Enculturates new colleagues to department and division

   Collaborates with the department leadership and clinical professional development team to support colleagues and students' professional development and ongoing education

6. Continuous Improvement:

   Remains informed about department quality initiatives

   Acts as subject matter expert for the department and the patient population served related to contemporary nursing practice.

   Consistently prioritizes tasks effectively and ensures effective and timely patient throughput.

   Remains informed and participates in departmental quality initiatives

   Proactively addresses practice environment and family experience concerns

   Intervenes in real time providing service recovery

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education - Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or currently enrolled in program; must be acquired within 3 years of hire. Demonstrates yearly progress.
• Minimum Work Experience: Three (3) years full-time employment or equivalent, in specialty nursing practice preferred.
• Previous experience in supporting nurse leader and guiding small groups
• Required Licenses / Registrations: RN - Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)
• Certifications (determined by department) may include:
  • BLS: Basic Life Support
  • ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Program
  • PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • TNCC: Trauma Nurse Core Course
• Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Demonstrates proficiency in nursing knowledge and skills specific to department of hire. Effective communication skills. Ability to problem solve. Ability to confront/resolve issues. Ability to plan, organize and direct the activities of others. Membership in professional organization is recommended and certification in specialty area is encouraged.

7a-7:30p, 3 shifts per week, every 3rd weekend, EOH. Resource shifts alternate with floor shifts to ensure coverage 24/7.