Clinical Resource Nurse – Med/Surg - CRNMS 0416 NS#10

Job Title: Clinical Resource Nurse – Med/Surg

Location: Sitka, Alaska
Job Type: Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift

Position Overview

The Clinical Resource Nurse serves as a key clinical support and educational resource for nursing staff within the Med/Surg department. This role focuses on enhancing clinical practice, mentoring staff, improving patient care quality, and promoting evidence-based nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Support & Education

• Support onboarding, orientation, and ongoing education for nursing staff
• Develop and implement staff training and educational programs
• Provide guidance on complex patient care, medication administration, and treatment plans
• Serve as a mentor and clinical resource for nursing staff

Quality Improvement & Leadership

• Identify gaps in clinical practice using data analysis
• Develop and implement improvement initiatives to enhance nursing performance
• Conduct quality audits and report findings
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards

Collaboration & Communication

• Act as a liaison between nursing staff and leadership
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support evidence-based care delivery
• Communicate concerns and provide feedback to leadership
• Promote adoption of new clinical processes and innovations

Patient Care & Advocacy

• Advocate for patients and their families
• Support safe, ethical, and high-quality patient care
• Assist with complex clinical decision-making and procedures

Qualifications

Education

• Nursing degree required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of RN experience in acute care preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Clinical and high-risk competency completion within required timeframe

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage acutely ill patients and complex care situations
• Excellent communication and teaching abilities
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and quality improvement
• Proficiency in EHR systems and Microsoft Office tools

Work Environment & Requirements

• Acute care hospital setting
• Exposure to infectious diseases and biohazards
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Requires prolonged standing, walking, and physical activity
• May require flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.