Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool Tier 1 - St. Mary's Hospital
About The Position
The Registered Nurse Clinical Float Pool assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care according to the organization’s patient-care standards, including standards for patient assessment and transfer. The role requires availability and flexibility to float to departments and sites within the organization’s markets, based on hiring tier and competency. Assignments may include day-of staffing, multiple assignment locations during one shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns. The RN participates in the health care team under the direction of a clinical manager or designee and in accordance with applicable standards and scope of practice. Tier 1 nurses are expected to float within a single site based on competency. The RN supports organizational and departmental goals, participates in quality improvement, applies the professional practice model, and uses available evidence to plan and coordinate nursing care. The RN formulates and implements individualized plans of care, evaluates patient responses to interventions, and documents care as appropriate to the patient’s condition and age.
Requirements
- Associate’s 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, as required based on specialty assignment.
- At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in acute care.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and proficiency in clinical skills.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional nursing; ability to perform assessments and coordinate patient care delivery.
- Proficiency using computerized tools and accountability for completing required education and competencies.
- Professionalism, ethical practice, and a customer-focused approach.
- Knowledge and use of restraints.
- Ability to integrate quality improvement, evidence-based practices, and research into practice.
- Teamwork, critical thinking, attention to detail, and strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to multitask.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to change; conflict management and resilience.
- Effective stewardship of available resources and a compassionate, relationship-based approach to patients.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- EPIC Electronic Health Record training or experience.
Responsibilities
- Float within a single site based on competency.
- Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to organizational standards, including patient assessment and transfer standards.
- Participate in the health care team under the direction of a clinical manager or designee and according to relevant nursing standards and scope of practice.
- Support organizational, departmental, and operating-unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
- Act as a patient safety advocate and participate 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 a plan of care for each patient, including interventions, evaluation of responses, and appropriate documentation.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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.
- Additional incentive pay for Float Pool work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
