Clinical Resource Nurse | Pediatrics

Act as a nursing resource to physicians, staff, patients, and families for pediatric patients, functioning as a conduit for communication between medical, nursing, and ancillary departments. Establish nursing care based on the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, interventions, and care plan modifications. Collaborate directly with Hospital Coordinators and physicians regarding admissions, transfers, and discharges, while mentoring employees in clinical skill development. Manage patient assignments according to acuity, delegate responsibilities objectively, and handle unanticipated crisis situations professionally. Perform quality control audits, monitor nursing issues related to MDS accuracy, and facilitate collaboration between patients, families, and the healthcare team. Rounds on patients and families promptly to address requests and concerns, ensuring continuity of information and safe patient care.