Registered Nurse - Float Pool - Full Time - Nights

Best Care•Council Bluffs, IA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Float Pool. This full-time night shift position is responsible for delivering quality care to patients and families according to their individualized needs. The role emphasizes a culture of exceptional care, known as 'The Meaning of Care,' which focuses on compassion, patient needs, and making a difference in the community. The position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
Successful completion of Telemetry Cardiac Rhythm Course.
NIH Stroke Scale training required within 3 months of hire or upon completion of orientation period.
Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
Maintain American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within one year of employment.
ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
Maintain American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of employment.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire.
Core certification related to area of specialty from National Certification Corporation (NCC) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred within 1 year of eligibility.

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate care specific to the age and population of the customer/patient, ensuring understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient's ongoing nursing care needs, including data from the patient/significant other(s) as appropriate, and prioritizing data collection based on immediate needs.
Develops, reviews, revises, and individualizes the plan of care to address patient nursing care needs for optimal outcomes, collaborating with physicians and other clinical disciplines, and providing patient-specific teaching.
Implements interventions consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner, following nursing protocols and standards of care, and administering medication without error.
Evaluates patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome, monitoring outcomes, documenting patient response, and evaluating patient/significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal.
Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety, learning new skills and equipment within the area's specifications and time frame.
Maintains professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, and interactions to achieve the organization's mission, participating in meetings and performance improvement activities as needed.
Initiates action to correct, prevent, or minimize risks to the patient, family, or hospital employees, completing appropriate report forms for any risk, and observing appropriate precautions when administering hazardous medications or handling excreta.
Reviews, delegates, and evaluates plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice in accordance with the state's Nurse Practice Act and Professional Standards of Practice.