Clinical Resource Nurse - Neonatal ICU (NICU) - F/T Nights

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The Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) in the NICU department will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care for patients he/she is called to care for. The CRN is responsible for providing clinical expertise to defined areas of the Children's Hospital.

• Communicates and collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team to provide coordinated care to the patient during unit huddles and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport and participating in team problem solving.
• Supports the unit charge RN as needed. The CRN assists with the throughput of the unit, acts as an ADT nurse when needed and escalates discharge barriers.
• Offers support to the unit RNs with challenging assignments, procedures, and /or active changes in a patient`s condition.
• Works in collaboration with the leadership team in the NICU.
• Rounds with the nurses to identify gaps in knowledge.
• Audits compliance for regulatory standards and reporting structures. Collects and documents data from unit specific
• Responsible for Quality Measures and audits.
• Participates in role specific performance improvement and data collection.
• Provides new and updated education on neonatal care, treatment plans, new initiatives, and case studies. The CRN will be able to identify gaps in practice and provide education as needed.
• Assists with planning and coordinating orientation for new staff and skill validations
• Coaches and encourages eligible RNs to achieve certification and clinical ladder status.
• Serves as a role model and leader to other nurses in the organization. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational opportunities, reviews professional publications and participates in committee/council activities.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. The CRN models processes and best practices as defined by HUMC policy, along with guidelines and potentially best practices as defined by Vermont Oxford Network, AACN, NANN, AWHONN.
• Works in conjunction with the unit based educator and the NICU educator in the education department.
• Participates in cross training and community outreach programs.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing Program in Nursing
• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in the NICU.
• Bachelor's Degree in nursing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibits self-direction and use of a broad knowledge base, critical thinking, delegation, problem solving skills and protocol development.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (Adult, Neonatal, and Pediatric Acute) Certification.
• NRP