Acute Care Float RN - 0.9FTE Nights

LADD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL•Osceola, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Care Float RN delivers patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while maintaining accountability for their nursing practice. The role provides nursing care, participates in patient and family education, and works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-care team members to uphold professional nursing standards in the acute care setting. The RN also delegates and provides direction to other nursing personnel in accordance with their experience and expertise. The position provides direct nursing care in assigned departments based on staffing needs, patient acuity, and demonstrated competencies. The RN floats among Med/Surg, ED, and OB as trained and qualified, supporting staffing needs and changing organizational demands. The schedule is 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. at 0.9 FTE. The role requires a current Wisconsin RN license, at least two years of RN experience or equivalent, and current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and TNCC or similar trauma certification, or willingness to obtain these within six months of employment. One year of ED experience is preferred. The RN must meet OMC health requirements and maintain required licenses, certifications, and competencies. The RN performs comprehensive assessments, administers medications and treatments, documents care in the electronic medical record, responds to changes in patient condition, and communicates with patients, families, and the healthcare team. The position works in a hospital nursing department and may involve exposure to hazardous substances, harmful physical agents, and infectious agents.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Wisconsin RN licensure in good standing.
Minimum of two years of RN experience or equivalent.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and TNCC or similar trauma certification, or willingness to obtain them within six months of employment.
Meet OMC health requirements.
Demonstrate flexibility in assignments and support departments within the RN's scope of practice and demonstrated competencies.
Knowledge of current nursing practices and technical skills.
Skill in using basic patient-care equipment and supplies.
Recognize changes in patient condition and body systems.
Knowledge of infection-control practices and their relationship to patient-care outcomes.
Accuracy and attention to detail in performing job duties.
Communicate clearly orally and in writing.
Ability to perform essential functions of a Registered Nurse.
Ability to use a computer for EMR documentation.
Ability to stand and walk for eight to twelve hours daily while performing patient-care and treatment activities.
Ability to squat and kneel occasionally, reach to shoulder height occasionally, use manual dexterity for care and treatment activities, and use visual and auditory acuity to see details.
Ability to lift independently up to 50 pounds and push and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to lift, with assistance, over 100 pounds daily.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of ED experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care in assigned departments based on staffing needs, patient acuity, and demonstrated competencies.
Float between designated clinical areas, including Med/Surg, ED, and OB, as trained and qualified.
Assist with staffing shortages resulting from sick calls, PTO, unexpected vacancies, and increased patient-care demands.
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, administer medications and treatments, and accurately document care in the electronic medical record.
Respond to changes in patient condition, initiate appropriate interventions, and promptly communicate with the healthcare team.
Support admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient throughput.
Collaborate with nursing leadership and the initiative supervisor to prioritize assignments and respond to changing organizational needs.
Maintain required competencies, certifications, and knowledge specific to assigned clinical departments.
Follow OMC policies, evidence-based standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Meet and exceed customer-service standards when interacting with patients, visitors, hospital employees, and medical staff.
Communicate patient status and the plan of care to patients and their families.
Attend staff meetings and mandatory education.
Maintain appropriate licenses and certifications independently.
Assess multiple systems, develop plans of care, provide interventions and education, and assess patient-care outcomes.
Ensure physician orders are transcribed accurately and carried out as soon as possible.
Participate effectively in the interdisciplinary care team and develop effective working relationships with patients, family members, and coworkers.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and OMC policy.
Provide age-appropriate and culturally appropriate care.
Participate in the orientation process for new staff.
Delegate and provide direction to other nursing personnel in accordance with their experience and expertise.