RN Clinical Resource Lead (Medical Surgical)

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Med/Surg and Education and the Chief Nursing Officer, the RN Clinical Resource Leader serves as a clinical and operational leader for the Medical-Surgical Department, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. This role combines direct patient care responsibilities with the coordination and oversight of daily nursing operations, staff support, and clinical resource management. The RN Clinical Resource Leader provides guidance, mentoring, and education to nursing staff; facilitates effective communication among interdisciplinary team members; assists with patient flow and unit operations; and promotes compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements. The position supports quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, staff development, and evidence-based nursing practice while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and excellence. This role requires advanced clinical judgment, critical thinking, strong assessment and leadership skills, and the ability to function independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The RN Clinical Resource Leader ensures adherence to Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures, while maintaining strict patient and organizational confidentiality.

Effingham Health System, a critical access hospital and non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation located in Springfield, Georgia, just 30 minutes north of Savannah, provides vital resources and exceptional care to the community. Recognized as the Georgia Small Hospital of the Year by the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals, EHS is a Level IV Trauma Center with 25 inpatient beds, three operating rooms, a CMS five-star 105-bed skilled nursing facility, three rural health clinics, a primary care and occupational medicine clinic, and four specialty practices. Committed to meeting the diverse healthcare needs of our community, EHS stands ready to serve you.