Float Pool Nurse - ICU
About The Position
As our Float Pool Nurse, you will help acutely ill adult patients and their families receive comprehensive, safe, and effective, evidence-based nursing care, regardless of age, functional status, or developmental level so they can achieve desired health outcomes and recover in a supportive environment. Every day you will assess patient and family problems and resources, taking a leadership role in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care plans and interventions. You will be expected to organize and prioritize patient care activities, advocate for patient needs with a holistic approach, and demonstrate accountability for ethical behavior and decision-making. To be successful in this role, you must excel at providing comprehensive, safe, and effective nursing care, adept at organizing and prioritizing patient needs. You should be a strong advocate for patients, demonstrating ethical behavior, sound decision-making, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing patient conditions.
Requirements
- Associate of Nursing, Bachelors of Nursing or foreign equivalent
- Two (2) years of nursing experience
- Registered Nurse in the state of Arizona
- American Heart Association Certifications
- Basic Life Support Card (AHA BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Card (AHA ACLS)
Nice To Haves
- Nursing experience is recent (within the last year) and in the ICU
Responsibilities
- Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
- Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
- Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
- Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices)
- Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
- Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
