What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Nursing Resource position at Cass Health?
This is a flexible scheduling position within the Internal Resource Team. Shifts will vary based on organizational staffing needs and may include day, evening, night, and swing shifts. Candidates must be adaptable and willing to work variety of shifts to support patient care needs across departments.
What You'll Do
As a Nursing Resource RN, you will provide exceptional patient care across multiple acute care departments, including the Emergency Department, Inpatient Services, Obstetrics, and Surgical Services. This dynamic role is ideal for an experienced nurse who thrives in a variety of clinical settings and enjoys supporting patients and care teams wherever needs are greatest.
In this role, you will:
- Provide safe, competent, and compassionate nursing care utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Float between acute care departments based on patient census, acuity, staffing needs, and operational priorities.
- Assess patients' physical, psychological, social, and environmental needs while considering age-specific and cultural factors.
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care that support optimal patient outcomes.
- Administer medications, treatments, blood products, and procedures accurately and safely according to provider orders and established protocols.
- Prioritize patient safety through adherence to infection prevention practices, patient monitoring, and evidence-based nursing care.
- Coordinate patient care activities including teaching, rounding, counseling, discharge planning, and care transitions.
- Delegate patient care responsibilities appropriately based on staff qualifications, competencies, and patient needs.
- Collaborate with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatments, discharge instructions, and plans of care using teach-back methods to confirm understanding.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition across a variety of clinical settings.
- Deliver outstanding customer service through AIDET, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, and prompt response to patient and family needs.
- Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, nursing excellence activities, and evidence-based practice efforts.
- Support fellow team members by assisting during high-acuity situations and fluctuating workloads.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment through professional communication and teamwork.
- Maintain required certifications, competencies, and continuing education requirements.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking an experienced, adaptable Registered Nurse who enjoys variety in their practice and is comfortable working across multiple patient care environments. The ideal candidate is a strong critical thinker, effective communicator, and patient advocate who can confidently respond to changing situations while maintaining a high standard of care.
Required Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Preferred Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Required Licenses & Certifications
- Current Iowa Registered Nurse license or license from a reciprocating state
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, and STABLE certification within one year of hire
Preferred Licenses & Certifications
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
- Specialty nursing certification in area of expertise
Preferred Experience
- Two to three years of acute care nursing experience
- Experience in multiple clinical settings such as Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical, Obstetrics, and/or Surgery
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to different clinical environments and patient populations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong customer service and patient advocacy skills
- Flexibility and willingness to float between departments as needed
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