Internal Registry RN - Float

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet • Joliet, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Internal Registry Registered Nurse (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 must maintain competency to practice in all assigned units. The RN provides direct patient care within the scope of practice, guides patient and family teaching, and directs the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The RN is accountable for the care of 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.

This is a temporary full-time 0.9 position with a variable shift in Joliet. The assignment is expected to last 12 weeks, with staffing needs evaluated on an ongoing basis and adjusted as operational requirements require. Compensation is listed at $57.50 per hour flat rate; the exact starting compensation is determined during applicant selection based on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

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.
• Current PALS (ARC/AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current 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.
• Able to float to two or more units and maintain competency within assigned areas.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Float to two or more units based on need and maintain competency in assigned areas.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Guide patient and family teaching and direct activities of other nursing personnel.
• Maintain professional nursing care standards and accountability for assigned patients.
• Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic results, and symptoms to physicians.
• Respond promptly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

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