Internal Registry RN - Float

Prime Healthcare • Joliet, IL

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About The Position

The Internal Registry Registered Nurse (RN) works in the Float Pool at Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet. The RN delivers safe patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Float RN may be assigned to two or more units based on need and is expected to maintain competency in all assigned units. This is a temporary assignment expected to last 12 weeks, although staffing needs will be evaluated ongoing and may be adjusted based on operational requirements. The posting lists compensation of $57.50 per hour; the exact starting compensation will be determined when selecting an applicant, considering factors including skillset, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

• Hold a current and valid state RN license.
• Hold a current BLS certificate from ARC or AHA upon hire and maintain it.
• Hold a current ACLS certificate from ARC or AHA within 30 days of hire and maintain it.
• Be able to float to two or more units and maintain competency in assigned areas.
• For employees floating to the E.R., O.R., PACU, or Day Patient, hold a current PALS certificate from ARC or AHA within 30 days of hire and maintain it.
• For employees floating to Women’s Services, obtain NRP and Basic Fetal Monitoring or AWHONN within 90 days.
• For employees floating to the Emergency Department, obtain TNCC within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Float to two or more units as needed and maintain competency in all assigned units.
• Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing care standards.
• Remain directly responsible and accountable for care provided to assigned patients on an assigned unit.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, including diagnostic study results and symptoms.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patients’ conditions or responses to treatment.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed