Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool

Lifepoint Health • Gallatin, TN

30d

About The Position

At Highpoint Health Sumner we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize
your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not
just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a
registered nurse (RN) joining
our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to
making communities
healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and
dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention
and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient
journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to
directly impact patient wellbeing.

Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with
applicable scope and standards of practice across multiple inpatient units.
Demonstrates flexibility to float where needed and collaborate with
interprofessional teams to support safe, high-quality care. Reports to the
Director or Manager of Department.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1- 2 years minimum bedside RN experience required; 2- 4 years critical care experience preferred.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Certifications: BCLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred; Handle with Care preferred.
• Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments. Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems. Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand). Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and related medical care.
• Documents care provided in a timely, accurate manner.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families.
• Assists with activities of daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation).
• Displays initiative and flexibility to float throughout the building to support departments and staff.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care (transfers, discharges, referrals, psychosocial/spiritual support).
• Assesses learning needs; provides age- and culture-appropriate patient/family education.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Participates in performance improvement and required education; works other shifts/units as needed and may take on-call assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree