Internal Registry RN - Float

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet • 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. This temporary assignment is expected to last 12 weeks, although staffing needs will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted based on operational requirements. The position is PRN and works nights, with compensation listed as $57.50 per hour.

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 must maintain competency to practice in each assigned unit. The role provides direct patient care within the RN's scope of practice, guides patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel, and remains accountable for care provided to assigned patients. The RN communicates changes in patients' clinical conditions to physicians, responds promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response, and maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS (ARC/AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current certification.
• Current ACLS (ARC/AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.
• Able to float to two or more units and maintain competency within assigned areas.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current PALS (ARC/AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification; required only when floating into the E.R., O.R., PACU, or Day Patient.
• NRP and Basic Fetal Monitoring or AWHONN within 90 days for employees floating to Women’s Services.
• TNCC within 12 months of hire for employees floating to the Emergency Department.

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 assigned areas.
• Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing care and accountability for care given to assigned patients.
• Communicate changes in patients' clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to physicians.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patients' conditions or responses to treatment.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed