Clinical Resource Nurse-NICU

Job Description

• Clinical Resource Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for an individual or group of patients during a designated time frame. The nurse provides care consistent with the policies, procedures, and standards of care at FUH. Plan, direct, or coordinate the daily patient care activities in clinical practice; ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards; serve as a clinical resource for the Nursing Units, collaborate with nurse leaders, medical staff and nursing staff and provide clinical support to improve patient care and patient outcomes. 
• The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in a focused area, evidence-based practice, mentoring, consultation, collaboration, education, and leadership. 
• Provide clinical guidance and support to NICU nurses in the management of critically ill neonates.
• Act as a clinical resource for complex neonatal cases, procedures, and emergency situations.
• Support implementation of evidence-based nursing practices, clinical protocols, and quality initiatives.
• Identify learning needs and facilitate clinical training, competency assessments, and bedside coaching.
• Monitor compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, documentation, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, allied health professionals, and nursing leadership to optimize patient outcomes.
• Support audits, quality improvement projects, incident reviews, and continuous professional development.
• Promote a culture of safe, family-centered, and compassionate neonatal care.