Registered Nurse (RN) WCC Float Pool
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN)-IL Ministry Float is assigned to units within specialty areas according to the nurse’s competency level. The nurse completes the competency and cross-training needed to float to designated units. Assignments may include units or ministries with lower patient acuity based on organizational needs. The RN promotes and restores patients’ health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, providing physical and psychological support to patients and their families, and supervising assigned team members. The nurse supports quality care by following therapeutic standards, measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards, recommending or making necessary adjustments, and adhering to nursing philosophies, state nursing regulations, and other governing requirements. This position is in the Women and Infant, NICU and PEDs Float Pool at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. The schedule is 36 hours per week, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The listed pay range is $34.00–$51.00 per hour; actual pay depends on factors including experience, skills, training, certifications, and education. External candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.
Requirements
- Diploma or associate degree in nursing.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license required in Illinois; Wisconsin RN licensure is also required as listed in the posting.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Complete the competency and cross-training required for assigned float units.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- One year of relevant clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in a specialty area preferred.
- Certification in the area of specialty preferred; it may be required in some cases to float.
Responsibilities
- Float to units within assigned specialty areas according to competency level and organizational needs.
- Complete the competency assessment and cross-training required to float to designated units.
- Complete the nursing process to promote and restore patients’ health.
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
- Provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
- Supervise assigned team members.
- Maintain quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards and nursing standards of care.
- Measure health outcomes against patient care goals and standards, and make or recommend necessary adjustments.
- Follow the state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other applicable governing agency regulations.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Educational assistance of up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period.
- Adoption assistance of up to $7,500.
- Wellness program with incentives.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Identity theft coverage.
- Colleague rewards and recognition program.
- Discount program.
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for external candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
