Facility Float Pool Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs...and more! Description 7a-7:30p / PRN / 24 Hours We're seeking a RN Clinician, Facility Floater responsible for being a capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population and routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. This RN professional can apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family while serving as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for them. The purpose of the facility based/operating unit (OU) float pool position is to provide clinical resources in a variety of patient care departments throughout an Emory Healthcare (EHC) operating unit/facility.The float pool clinician expects to work in different clinical areas of an EHC facility based on skill set, patient volume, acuity, and the patient care and operational needs of said facility/OU. To provide clinical resources in a variety of patient care departments throughout an EHC operating unit/facility. Is a capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population. Routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research, and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. Is able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice, and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family. Serves as a resource to lesser experienced nurses and to support staff. Under general supervision, demonstrates a thorough knowledge of therapeutic patient care, patient advocacy, clinical pathways/care maps, team dynamics, and hospital systems. Prioritizes nursing interventions for assigned group of patients. Identifies complex patient problems related to symptoms, behavioral changes, abnormal diagnostic data and learning needs. Ensures continuity of care. Coordinates diagnostic procedures. Anticipates potential patient crises through continual evaluation of patient outcomes. May participate in quality improvement efforts. Serves as a resource for other registered nurses and support staff. May function in the Charge Nurse role and make patient care assignments. Thoroughly documents all aspects of patient care, following established charting procedures. Participates in orientation of new staff and may serve as a preceptor. Performs related responsibilities as required. Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Must have a valid, active unencumbered nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
24 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
BLS required.
ACLS, PALS, may also be required based on the clinical area of assignment and patient population.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical resources in a variety of patient care departments throughout an EHC operating unit/facility.
Is a capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population.
Routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research, and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations.
Is able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice, and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family.
Serves as a resource to lesser experienced nurses and to support staff.
Under general supervision, demonstrates a thorough knowledge of therapeutic patient care, patient advocacy, clinical pathways/care maps, team dynamics, and hospital systems.
Prioritizes nursing interventions for assigned group of patients.
Identifies complex patient problems related to symptoms, behavioral changes, abnormal diagnostic data and learning needs.
Ensures continuity of care.
Coordinates diagnostic procedures.
Anticipates potential patient crises through continual evaluation of patient outcomes.
May participate in quality improvement efforts.
Serves as a resource for other registered nurses and support staff.
May function in the Charge Nurse role and make patient care assignments.
Thoroughly documents all aspects of patient care, following established charting procedures.
Participates in orientation of new staff and may serve as a preceptor.
Performs related responsibilities as required.