Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool PRN

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

12h • $55 - $61 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in a Float Pool PRN schedule, working three 12-hour shifts. The role requires at least 1 year of hospital experience. Frye Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is committed to employee well-being to enable exceptional patient care. As an RN, you will embrace a mission to make communities healthier. The role involves providing direct day-to-day care of patients and families, practicing to the fullest extent of your license, and implementing patient care plans under the direction of the Nurse Director. You will provide population-specific care and meet the developmental needs of patients.

Requirements

• Current state RN license.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One (1) to Two (2) years of bedside RN experience required.
• At least two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse required (unless previous LPN experience).

Nice To Haves

• Handle with Care preferred.
• Two (2) to Four (4) years of Critical Care experience preferred.
• Tier 1 Float to: Nephrology/Oncology (NEON); 4N; Neuro Progressive Care Unit; Nursing Rehab; Telemetry. Progressive Stepdown Unit (IMCU); Surgical Unit
• Certifications Required for Tier I: NEON: BLS required. 4 North: BLS required. NPCU: BLS required. ACLS and NIH within 3 months of hire or transfer into the position. Rehab: BLS required. Telemetry: BLS required. ACLS within 3 months of hire or transfer into the position. IMCU: BLS required. ACLS and NIH within 3 months of hire or transfer into the position. Surgical: BLS required.
• Tier 2: Meet all Tier 1 criteria and be competent to float to two (2) of the specialty areas: Cardiovascular Unit (CVICU); Critical Care Unit (CCU); Neuro Intensive Care Unit (NICU); Emergency Department (ED); Labor/Delivery/Recovery (L&D)
• Certifications Required for Tier 2: CVICU: BLS required. ACLS, NIH and Handle with Care within three months of hire or transfer into the position. CCU: BLC required. ACLS, NIH and Handle with Care within three months of hire or transfer into the position. NICU: BLC required. ACLS, NIH and Handle with Care within three months of hire or transfer into the position. ED: BLS required. ACLS, PALS (or ENPC), NIH and Handle with Care within three months of hire or transfer into the position., ASLS and TNCC preferred. LDRP: BLS required. ACLS, NRP, Fetal Monitoring and Handle with Care within three months of hire or transfer into the position. Nursery: BLS required. NRP within three months of hire or transfer into the position.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct day-to-day care of patients and families.
• Practices to the fullest extent of employee license in accordance with organizational policies.
• Functions as a member of the Float Team to implement the patient’s plan of care.
• Provides population specific care and meets the developmental needs of populations served.
• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs.
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level