Registered Nurse (RN) -Site Float Pool- West Hospital

Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Clinical Float Pool assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care according to the organization’s established patient care standards, including standards for patient assessment and transfer. The role’s primary function, based on hiring tier, is to remain available and flexible to float to departments and sites throughout the organization’s markets to provide patient care. Assignments may include day-of staffing, multiple assignment locations during one shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns. The RN works as a member of the healthcare team in cooperation with and under the direction of a clinical manager or designee, as defined by applicable standards and scope of practice.

Float expectations depend on tier and competency: Tier 1 floats within a single site; Tier 2 floats among multiple sites within one market; and Tier 3 floats among multiple sites across more than one market. The RN supports organizational and departmental goals, patient safety, continuous quality improvement, and evidence-based professional nursing practice.

The role is based in the Nurse Float Pool at West Hospital. It is scheduled for 36 hours per week on days/evenings. An associate degree in nursing, a current nursing license in the designated state, BLS, and at least one year of acute-care RN experience are required. A BSN and EPIC electronic health record training are preferred. ACLS and PALS are required based on specialty assignment.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing.
• Current nursing license in the designated state of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association, when required by specialty assignment.
• At least 1 year of experience as a registered nurse in acute care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and proficiency in clinical skills, professional nursing principles and practices, patient assessments, and computerized tools.
• Accountability for completing required education and competencies.
• Professionalism, ethical practice, and a customer-focused approach.
• Knowledge and appropriate use of restraints.
• Ability to coordinate patient care delivery and integrate quality improvement, evidence-based practices, and research into practice.
• Teamwork, critical thinking, attention to detail, sound decision-making and problem-solving, and strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to multitask, adapt to change, and demonstrate flexibility, conflict management, resilience, and effective stewardship of available resources.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to helping patients find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• EPIC electronic health record training.

Responsibilities

• Float to departments and sites according to the assigned tier and competency, potentially including day-of staffing, multiple locations within one shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns.
• Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with organizational standards, including patient assessment and transfer standards.
• Participate as a member of the healthcare team under the direction of a clinical manager or designee.
• Support departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
• Act as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.
• Plan and coordinate nursing care and clinical decisions using the best available evidence.
• Formulate and implement an individual patient plan of care, including interventions, evaluation of responses, and appropriate documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree