We are recruiting for a mission-driven Registered Nurse Float (Inpatient) Behavioral Health/Medical, requires one year med/surg experience to join our team!
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Department
Inpatient Float Pool
Are you a passionate healthcare professional looking for variety and premium pay? Our hospital float pool offers opportunities for Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Medical Assistants (MAs), and Patient Safety Attendants (PSAs). Registered Nurses are able to specialize in the following tracks:
- Critical Care (ICUs)
- Acute Care
- Women & Children
- Behavioral Health
- Perioperative Services
- Ambulatory Care
Why Join?
- Premium Pay: Our float staff receive 15% on top of base pay + shift/weekend/holiday differentials + certification pay
- Career Growth: Explore our clinical ladder and workforce development center, numerous leadership and clinical growth opportunities within the team
- Team Environment: The float team has supportive leaders, mentorship, collaborative peers, and a thorough onboarding program
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling
Job Summary
Under general supervision, floats to all in-patient areas and Emergency Department according to scope of practice according to the DH floating guidelines. First to float to a different unit as the staffing needs of the hospital change. Float RNs are scheduled to meet the needs of a 24/7 facility, which may include nights, holidays, and weekends.
The professional float nurse adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."
Essential Functions :
Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems (15%)
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records (10%)
Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient’s condition and vital signs (10%)
Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions (10%)
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions (10%)
Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments (10%)
Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care (5%)
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity (5%)
Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel (5%)
Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention and after care (5%)
Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled patients (5%)
Medication administration, documentation and reassessment (5%)
Promote positive patient experience (5%)
Education :
Associate's Degree Required
Work Experience :
less than 1 year • One year experience in a direct patient care setting preferred
Licenses :
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required and
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards.
Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided.
Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the…