Clinical Resource Nurse

Description Job Title: Clinical Resource Nurse Department: PACU Location: Unity Hospital Hours Per Week: Full Time - 40 Hours Schedule: Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6a-8p; On-call requirements. SUMMARY: An experienced registered nurse who is responsible for assisting, guiding, coaching, promoting, and executing quality care delivery throughout the inpatient acute care units. Responsible to round and assist staff nurses in improving quality care by assisting in the provision of direct care as needed. Assistance of teaching staff and patients to enhance a patient-centered care model and the patient's individual plan of care. Assist in the assessment and completion of required core measures. Serves as a role model and staff nurse support and resource for excellence in clinical care and the overall patient experience. Provides superior patient/family customer service to align with the overall expectation of a positive patient experience. PACU The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a Critical Care Unit providing care for patients who are recovering from surgery. In this role, you will monitor and assess patients' vital signs recovering from anesthesia, identify and address any complications or changes in patient conditions, educate patients and families on post-operative care and recovery expectations, and collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care. RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessments using appropriate physical, psychological, and developmental data; applies sound clinical judgment in identifying and addressing priority needs. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care, ensuring documentation and communication reflect patient-specific goals and outcomes. Acts as a clinical resource and mentor by rounding on units, assisting staff nurses with complex care, supporting admissions and discharges, and promoting safe, timely patient throughput. Enhances the patient and family experience by maintaining effective, compassionate communication and ensuring education is tailored to patient needs and abilities. Promotes excellence in nursing practice through adherence to organizational policies, active participation in quality improvement initiatives, and identification of opportunities for evidence-based practice. Demonstrates adaptability and leadership by supporting staffing needs, guiding colleagues, managing stressors constructively, and collaborating on solutions to unit-level challenges. Maintains professional development through continuing education, completion of mandatory in-services, and ongoing compliance with regulatory standards and competencies. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing Registered Nurse license in New York State. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 3-5 years of acute care experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Nursing Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to effectively teach Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that supports quality care/service and staff empowerment Self-directed individual with high organizational and priority-setting abilities EDUCATION: BS: Nursing (Required) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintainin