The Clinical Resource Registered Nurse (CRRN) has a unique and essential role in the lab and clinical education of nursing students, while creating an opportunity to make a difference in the transition from classroom to patient care. The CRRN is used to enhance, but not replace, nursing faculty-directed clinical and skills lab learning experiences. Position is part-time for 12 – 15 hours a week.

The Clinical Resource Registered Nurse (CRRN) has a unique and essential role in the lab and clinical education of nursing students, while creating an opportunity to make a difference in the transition from classroom to patient care. The CRRN is used to enhance, but not replace, nursing faculty-directed clinical and skills lab learning experiences. The CRRN is an RN who provides guidance, demonstration, and collaborative evaluation of student performance in the laboratory setting.

· Key liaison for laboratory skills preparation, including but not limited to inventory, maintaining and ordering lab equipment and supplies;

· Facilitates clinical experiences by correlating didactic theory and content into clinical practice.

· Facilitate the lab environment so that it is ready and conducive to student learning;

· Conduct open lab practice sessions;

· Assist students in the laboratory during hybrid courses when faculty are broadcasting from another location;

· Tutor students with: 1) Drug Calculations and 2) Nursing Skills in Open Lab. The PRRN or CRRN will have excellent interpersonal skills and be current in nursing practice. This tutor should have a positive attitude towards students;

The supervising faculty member is responsible for all nursing students in the clinical setting, including those supervised by the CRRN. The maximum number of nursing students a CRRN may supervise at any one time is ten. The CRRN is responsible for the students and must have not have concurrent clinical responsibilities. The CRRN may also be assigned to monitor students assigned to a preceptor in selected clinical settings.

The CRRN may be assigned to monitor students assigned to a preceptor in selected clinical settings.

When using a CRRNs, Faculty member remains responsible for:

· Assuring that assigned duties are appropriate to the CRRN scope of responsibilities;

· Ensuring safe, accessible, and appropriate supervision based on client health status, care setting, course objectives, and student level of preparation;

· The lecture, laboratory, and clinical portion of a course, including actively teaching in the course for which the lab experience is assigned; and

· Performing the summative clinical evaluation based on individual course objectives and student lab performance. (MT-BON 24.159.666)

· Maintain an established work schedule may include occasional evenings and weekends.

· Effectively use interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy as well as work with diverse student and faculty populations.

· Effectively use organizational and planning skill with attention to detail and follow through.

· Remain calm and logical, and follow established procedures in emergency situations.

· Provide assistance to students and faculty in the lab environment.

· Promote and ensure safe lab practices.

· Maintain confidentiality of work-related information based upon FERPA.

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

1. The individual meets, with or without reasonable accommodation, the minimal essential job functions identified as Specific Nursing Functional Expectations. The CRRN is required to possess the functional level of ability to perform the duties required of a registered nurse, which include but not limited to the following: sensory perceptions (visual, auditory, tactile, and olfactory), communication, cognitive/critical thinking, motor function (stand, stoop, bend, walk, push/pull/carry heavy objects, move and position clients, fine and gross motor skills, maintain balance from any position). In addition, Occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.

Clinical environment:

2. Exposure to hazards related to working in medical waste/sharps environment.

3. Potential for exposure to contaminated blood and/or body fluid.

Nondiscrimination Statement and Title IX Coordinator Notice Policy Statement



Montana State University-Northern (MSUN) commits to a learning and working environment that emphasizes the dignity and worth of every member of its community that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation (taken together, generally, “protected-class harm”). An inclusive environment is necessary for a healthy and productive University community.
Consistent with MSUN’s commitment, and with all applicable law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment, including sexual misconduct prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and will take appropriate action to prevent, resolve, and remediate the effects of protected-class harm.

The Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy defines and prohibits protected-class misconduct, and the Discrimination Grievance Procedures set forth the University’s processes for addressing and resolving such reports. The Policy and Procedures apply to all University programs and activities, including, but not limited to, admissions, athletics, instruction, grading, University housing, and University employment. In addition, the law prohibits retaliation against an individual for opposing any practices prohibited by this Policy, for bringing or responding to a complaint of discrimination or harassment, for assisting someone with such a complaint, for attempting to stop such discrimination or harassment, or for participating in resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX at the University and reports about all forms of protected-class discrimination and harassment should be made to the Director of Human Resources/ Title IX Coordinator:



Human Resources /Title IX

Montana State University-Northern

PO Box 7751

Havre MT 59501

Director of Human Resources/ Title IX Coordinator:

E-mail: titleixcoordinator@msun.edu or hr@msun.edu

Location:

208 Cowan Hall

Tel: (406) 265.3568



Please note that reports can be made at any time, including during non-business hours, by using the email address or listed telephone number (and leaving a private message).


Title IX Coordinator


The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the University’s compliance with federal and state discrimination and harassment laws, including Title IX. The Title IX Coordinator oversees compliance with the University’s Discrimination and Grievance Policy. Specifically, the Title IX Coordinator:

A full copy of the University’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy and the accompanying Discrimination Grievance Procedures are available on the Human Resources and Title IX website. More information about reporting options, resources, and other information about sexual harassment, including sexual assault, is located at the Human Resources and Title IX website: https://www.msun.edu/hr/titleix/index.aspx
This notice is disseminated annually to students and employees at the Montana State University-Northern.


For further information regarding Title IX and non-discrimination, visit http://www.ed.gov/ocr or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

915 Second Avenue, Room 3310

Seattle, WA 98174-1099

Telephone: (206) 607-1600

Facsimile: (206) 607-1601

Email: OCR.Seattle@ed.gov

https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/know.html?src=ft


Montana State University -Northern makes reasonable accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU-Northern provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources, PO Box 7751, Montana State University-Northern, Havre, MT 59501; 406-265-3568; http://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/EmployPref.pdf