What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Nurse position at Mason General Hospital?
Resource Nurse: This 0.6FTE/Part-time position is scheduled to work variable 12-HR night shifts and is UFCW represented.
Compensation: Non-exempt, $41.20-$82.05/HR
Benefits:
At Mason Health, we are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional growth and personal well-being. Whether you are a Part-time or Full-time member:
Health & Wellness Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – With employer paid premiums for full-time employees
- Mental Health & Wellness Resources – Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Talkspace, and the Calm App.
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Financial Benefits:
- Retirement/Deferred Compensation Plans – Mason Health contributes 8% of your compensation every pay period when you contribute at least 5%.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tuition Assistance Program
Time Off & Work-Life Balance:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrue up to 8 hours of PTO every bi-weekly pay period, starting with 5 weeks of PTO and increasing to 7 weeks after 3 years.
Exciting Incentive:
- Employee Referral Program – Earn up to $7,500 depending on the role.
Job Summary:
The Resource Nurse provides skill-based nursing support to a variety of nursing departments as directed by the House Supervisor on Duty. Collaborates with other members of the health care team to provide quality, cost effective patient-centered care.
Job Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides nursing care within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. Uses evidenced-based care standards throughout the nursing process. Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts, knowledge of diseases/surgical conditions, care required, and good judgment. Functions as a patient advocate. Provides individualized patient and family-focused care throughout the patient’s stay and evaluates for effectiveness.
- Accurately and effectively anticipates changes in patient care needs. Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse/supervisor and physician.
- Participates in patient and family education as evidenced by teaching documentation with appropriate resources.
- Initiates effective discharge and referral plans on admission utilizing appropriate hospital and community resources.
- Assists other nursing team members through the steps of the nursing process. Including but not limited to: admissions, discharges, education.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors; documents according to established standards; communicates effectively.
- Develops and maintains professional and clinical skills. Completes all annual competency and education requirements within established parameters and timeframes. Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services and other professional activities. Maintains awareness of policies and procedures and performance standards.
- Performs Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) insertions.
- Accompanies patients when transferring between departments.
- Assists with procedures (including Treadmill Stress Tests), surgical recoveries, and outpatient treatments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- Three (3) years of acute care nursing experience, or equivalent, required.
- ICU experience preferred.
- Bachelors Degree, preferred.
Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:
- Current RN license in the state of Washington
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or within 180 days of hire.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 3 months of hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 3 months of hire.
- Treadmill Stress Test training within 3 months of hire.
- PICC line insertion course within 6 months of hire.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 1 year of hire.
Location: Mason Health · NsAdm
Schedule: Nights
Salary : $41 - $82
