Resource Nurse

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer, the Resource Supervisor serves as a clinical and professional resource and mentor for all nursing staff with a particular focus on the medical/surgical, swing and intensive care units.

Oversees the day-to-day activities of the nursing staff.

Coordinates services among units/departments and provides a full range of direct nursing care and services as appropriate.

Works in cooperation with nursing leadership and providers to insure the delivery of the highest quality patient care.

Essential Functions: * Understands the Mission and Core Values of Northern Maine Medical Center * Demonstrates competency, accountability, empathy and professional responsibility.

* Monitors and coordinates the daily patient care activities of the nursing units; schedules staff to ensure full coverage of patient care needs at all times and to ensure effective patient services and addresses staffing issues in a timely and effective manner.

* Coaches, mentors, and trains employees performing related work.

* Coordinates services with other patient care units as required; maintains communication with allied services and maintains community liaison as appropriate.

* Actively involved in quality assurance activities and compliance with operational standards * Participates in program development, assists nursing leadership to maintain high performing teams and contributes to the development and implementation of operating policy and procedures.

* Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and application of hospital policies/procedures in performing job functions.

* Demonstrates sound judgment in handling situations not covered by written and/or verbal directions.

* Willingness to adjust personal schedule occasionally as workload fluctuates and department needs require.

* Identifies and makes recommendations for department processes to improve in service efficacy and efficiency.

Professionalism: * Work independently within nursing scope of practice to achieve positive clinical outcomes.

* Maintain a level of professional development through continuing education, attendance at nursing leadership meetings, quality improvement initiatives and sharing of knowledge.

* Communicates and interacts with patients and staff in a professional manner that is in line with NMMC's Mission and Core Values * Demonstrates a positive, "can do" attitude.

* Open to change, manages change positively, willingly evaluates and adapts actions as the hospital and external healthcare environment demands.

Education Minimum: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and holds current Maine RN license Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing Work Experience Minimum: Two (2) years of experience in a hospital setting Preferred: Relevant experience in leading nursing teams within the hospital setting Licenses & Certifications Minimum: Current Maine Nursing License, CPR/BLS Certification Preferred: ACLS and PALS Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities * Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic medical record.

* Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

* Ability to take direction from all levels of leadership.

* Ability to educate staff.

* Ability to provide counseling and emotional support with compassion and respect for the individual.

* Ability to provide support to the members of the care team (teamwork) * Must possess initiative and ability to work independently.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical records.

* Good organization habits.

* Ability to adapt to change quickly.

* Ability to care for patients from pediatrics to geriatrics.

* Schedule may include rotating shifts