Registered Nurse (RN) - Site Float Pool - Med/Surg - West Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Clinical Float Pool assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care according to organizational 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 based on hiring tier and competency. Assignments may include day-of staffing, more than one location during a shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns. The nurse participates as a member of the health-care team under the direction of a clinical manager or designee and in accordance with the applicable Standards and Scope of Practice for Registered Nurses.

The position is associated with the Med/Surg Orthopedic Unit at West Hospital. Float expectations may involve one site, multiple sites within one market, or multiple sites across more than one market, depending on tier and competency. The nurse supports departmental and organizational goals, participates in quality improvement, advocates for patient safety, applies the professional practice model, and plans and coordinates evidence-based nursing care. The nurse develops and implements an individualized plan 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) certification from the American Heart Association when 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 and professional nursing principles and practices.
• Ability to perform assessments, use computerized tools, and complete required education and competencies.
• Professionalism, ethical practice, customer focus, and ability to use restraints.
• Skills in coordinating patient care, teamwork, critical thinking, attention to detail, decision-making, problem-solving, verbal and written communication, and multitasking.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change, manage conflict, demonstrate resilience, and steward available resources.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to helping patients find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience or training with the EPIC Electronic Health Record.

Responsibilities

• Float to departments and sites according to the assigned tier and competency.
• 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 health-care team under the direction of a clinical manager or designee.
• Support organizational, departmental, and operating-unit goals through continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
• Advocate for patient safety 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 an individual plan of care, 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.

What This Job Offers

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