Internal Registry RN - Float

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet • Joliet, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Internal Registry Registered Nurse (RN) works nights in a full-time .9 float role at Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet. The 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. Compensation is a flat rate of $57.50 per hour.

The RN delivers safe patient care using the nursing process of 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. The role provides direct patient care within the scope of practice and includes guiding patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The RN is directly accountable for care provided to assigned patients, 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.
• Current ACLS (ARC/AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• 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 maintained current, required only for floating into 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 assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Float to two or more units as needed and maintain competency in assigned areas.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Direct and guide patient and family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel.
• Maintain professional nursing standards and accountability for care provided to assigned patients.
• Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to physicians.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patients’ condition or response to treatment.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed