Resource Nurse

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.