Internal Registry RN - Float

Prime Healthcare • Joliet, IL

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About The Position

The 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 according to staffing needs and must maintain competency in all assigned units. The RN provides direct patient care within the scope of practice, guides patient and family education and the activities of other nursing personnel, and is accountable for care delivered to assigned patients. The RN communicates changes in a patient’s clinical condition, diagnostic results, and symptoms to physicians; responds promptly and accurately to changes in patient condition or treatment response; and maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

This is a temporary, full-time 0.9 position in Joliet with a variable shift. The assignment is expected to last 12 weeks, though its duration may change based on ongoing staffing needs and operational requirements. Compensation is listed at $57.50 per hour; the final starting rate will consider factors such as skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS (ARC/AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain it as current.
• Current ACLS (ARC/AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain it as current.
• Current PALS (ARC/AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain it as 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.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Float to two or more units as needed and maintain competency in assigned units.
• Direct and guide patient and family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel.
• Remain accountable for care provided to assigned patients on an assigned unit.
• Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to physicians.
• Respond quickly 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