Role OverviewThe Clinical Support RN is a highly skilled and experienced registered nurse who provides direct patient care and clinical support throughout the hospital. This role centers on mentoring and supporting novice RNs during their transition into practice, in addition to delivering clinical support across all Med-Surg staff.
What You Will Do
The Clinical Support RN acts as a resource, role model, and coach, rounding on all Med-Surg units to promote evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and confidence among newer nurses. This role also supports quality patient outcomes and reinforces adherence to hospital policies and nursing standards, while maintaining the highest level of customer service.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have strong communication, critical thinking, and leadership abilities, with demonstrated ability to coach and support novice nurses. Proficiency in electronic documentation systems is also required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current and valid Massachusetts RN license
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
- Completion of an approved De-escalation Certification Course
- Successfully pass CCHC Pharmacology Exam
- Successfully pass CCHC Basic Arrythmia Exam
- 3–5 years of recent acute care Med/Surg or Critical Care experience
- Telemetry experience
- Experience in precepting, mentoring, or education
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and leadership abilities
- Demonstrated ability to coach and support novice nurses
- Proficiency in electronic documentation systems
Benefits
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English
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