Resource Nurse

Employees in this classification are responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in a specialty or subspecialty outpatient clinic as assigned from the resource nurse pool. This job to be used in Resource Nurse pool only. Incumbents perform a variety of general and specialized nursing duties to provide the patient with complete evaluations. Work is performed under the direction of a licensed (RN/LVN) nurse or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients.

Major/Essential Functions

• Patient Care: Administer medications, perform assessments, and monitor patients’ health conditions to ensure adherence to care plans.
• Clinical Observation: Identify and report changes in patient conditions, contributing to problem identification and the development of patient care goals.
• Medical Procedures Support: Prepare and operate essential medical equipment for procedures, examinations, and treatments.
• Documentation: Accurately record patient assessments, interventions, and medication administration in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Collaboration: Work closely with health care providers and correctional staff to ensure coordinated care in a secure environment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all health care policies, safety standards, and regulations, including proper medication storage and direct observation protocols.
• Emergency Response: Assist in medical emergencies, triage patients, and provide immediate care when necessary.