Registered Nurse I Critical Care Float Pool

Saint Francis Health System•Muskogee, OK

171d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse I assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with hospital standards and unit policies/procedures for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating patient functional status. This role involves floating to other units as needed within the Critical Care Float Pool. The position requires independent judgment in making decisions from many diversified alternatives that are subject to general review in final stages only. The Registered Nurse I collaborates with other disciplines and supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities. This role works directly with patients and/or customers, other healthcare professionals, and staff, coordinating activities of others without direct supervision.

Requirements

Completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom.
Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License.
0 - 6 months related experience.
Working knowledge of general disease state management processes, bio-psychosocial model, and clinical pathways.
Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.
36 hours per week (3) 12-hour shifts.
Weekends and Holidays required per department process.

Nice To Haves

6-12 months experience required
Experience in ER and ICU strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with hospital standards and unit policies/procedures.
Monitors and evaluates patient functional status.
Floats to other units as needed.
Assesses, organizes, and completes patient care with consideration for patient age, cultural and psychosocial factors.
Documents steps of the nursing process.
Utilizes proper medical terminology.
Addresses problems and progress toward goals.
Facilitates patient discharge through timely, appropriate referrals and utilization of patient education resources, suitable to patient age and cultural/psychosocial factors.
Collaborates with other disciplines as appropriate.
Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities as evidenced by attending in-services, meeting unit education standards, and completing variance reports.