PCT Float Pool Level 2 - Nights
About The Position
Works to provide patient care under the direction of nursing staff being certain to only perform tasks in which training and/or competency has been validated. About the Inpatient Float Pool Team The Inpatient Float Pool at UT Southwestern is a high-impact, system-level nursing team that ensures safe, responsive, and flexible staffing across both Clements University Hospital and Zale Lipshy Pavilion. Float Pool RNs and PCTs are cross-trained to support more than 30 inpatient units-including multiple critical care areas, med/surg, oncology, telemetry, progressive care, rehabilitation, and complex specialty services-adapting in real time to fluctuations in census, acuity, and staffing demands. More than a coverage model, the Float Pool is a strategic clinical resource that partners with inpatient leadership, Central Staffing, and Hospital Administration to sustain safe care delivery and support hospital-wide operations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Working knowledge of basic computer software skills.
- (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
- (CPI) CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUT CER within 180 Days
Nice To Haves
- 2 years Minimum acute care inpatient hospital experience preferred or a certified nursing assistant certificate or certified medical assistant certificate or completed the first semester of nursing clinicals.
Responsibilities
- Collects data to include Intake and output, weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure. Recognizes and immediately reports values outside normal parameters to the nurse. Demonstrates awareness of age-specific considerations in gathering these assessments (children, adolescents, adults, older adults). Performs sterile procedures in accordance with the Department of Nursing and Infection Control Policies and Procedures to include sterile gloves, dressing changes and in/out cauterizations.
- Reports any changes in a patient's condition or behavior immediately to the nurse. Seeks assistance and guidance as needed to ensure that patient care is delivered in a safe, high quality and effective manner at all times.
- Responds to patient requests for assistance in a respectful, positive, and timely manner. Asks the patient and/or patient's family, "Can I do anything else for you" before leaving the room.
- Performs basic hygiene care in accordance with the Department of Nursing Policies and Procedures. Checks skin carefully during the bath, reports anything other than normal immediately to the nurse.
- Makes frequent and ongoing patient rounds to comfort, position, and to provide toileting and hygiene care. Lets the patient know when you will return. Patient rarely finds it necessary to use the call light.
- Documents patient information accurately and in appropriate place in a timely manner.
- Transfers, and transports patients safely and in accordance with the Department of Nursing Policies and Procedures, with concern for age-specific considerations. Ensures that patient is covered with robe and/or blankets and that slippers are on feet (even if Transporter is taking patient).
- Welcomes new patient/patient's family. Knocks before entering room. Smiles and introduces self. Wears name tag. Immediately alerts nurse if patient/patient's family seems or is unhappy and you have not resolved the issue.
Benefits
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
