Registered Nurse - Float Pool - Night

WellSpan Health•Chambersburg, PA

About The Position

Float Pool – Registered Nurse The Float Pool provides staff the opportunity to train to various departments within Patient Services. Minimum requirements are to work in the Medical/Surgical, Tele/Obs and IMCU units. Additional training to CCU, Emergency Room and Behavioral Health Services are encouraged but not required. Previous medical/surgical experience required Part time (36 hours biweekly). Shift: 7pm-7am (12-hour night). Every 4th weekend Eligible for shift and weekend differential. Only 2 holidays per year The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for implementing, directing and coordinating the care of patients through the use of the nursing process: assessment, planning implementation and evaluation. Included is recognition and treatment of the physical and psychosocial changes unique to the age/population group served on the specific unit.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Evidence of participation in educational programs to update and maintain current knowledge and clinical skills.
Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
Previous medical/surgical experience required
Eligible for or currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in Pennsylvania.
CPR certification required.
ACLS required for Float Pool.

Nice To Haves

Previous nursing experience in specialty area preferred.
Certification in specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates safe medication practice.
Maintains a professional image that reflects the employee’s role in health care, with confidence and a positive impression.
Completes chart check to ensure no missed orders.
Accurately transcribes physician’s orders.
Demonstrates therapeutic communication skills.
Demonstrates ability to assess patient education needs and use of patient education resources.
Demonstrates involvement in unit by attending 50% of staff/committee meetings and in-services for area.
Demonstrates leadership through the nursing process and supervision while maintaining accountability for treatment and patient outcomes.
Acts as a resource person regarding patient care, specialty area, orientation and teaching of staff.
Responds to delays in a calm manner. Apologizes for inconveniences and gives alternatives.
Analyzes assessment data, identifies priority problems and documents on Plan of Care in PCS for patients and families and significant others.
Uses effective problem-solving skills to plan patient care.
Identifies critical factors evidencing changes in patient condition and responds appropriately.
Completes and documents discharge assessment against plan of care goals.
Initiates and maintains Intravenous Therapy according to IV standards.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self and others. Safely positions, transfers and transports patients.
Functions as a virtual nurse as assigned which includes, but is not limited to, admissions, discharges, education, documentation through a virtual platform and working collaboratively with the bedside nursing staff.
Maintains cross training skills, as applicable (i.e., Tele Observation, Intermediate Care Unit, Critical Care Unit, and/or Emergency Department.
Maintains ACLS training.
Maintains RN specifics for Medical/Surgical areas and Tele Observation areas.
Maintain RN specifics for Family Birthing, NICU Level II, and Pediatrics may be substituted for Department Specific #3.