Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool Tier 1 - Southside Medical Center
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 position requires flexibility to float among departments and sites within the designated hiring tier to provide patient care. Assignments may include day-of staffing needs, more than one location during a shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns. The nurse works as part of the healthcare team in cooperation with and under the direction of a clinical manager or designee, consistent with applicable standards and scope of practice. For Tier 1, the float expectation is within a single site based on competency. The nurse supports organizational and departmental goals through quality improvement and departmental activities, advocates for patient safety, applies the professional practice model, and uses available evidence to plan and coordinate nursing care. The nurse formulates and implements an individualized plan of care, evaluates 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.
- Medical equipment knowledge and proficiency in clinical skills.
- Knowledge of professional nursing principles and practices, patient assessment, and restraint use.
- Proficiency using computerized tools.
- Accountability for completing required education and competencies.
- Professionalism, ethical practice, customer focus, and compassionate, relationship-based care.
- Ability to coordinate patient care and 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, adaptability to change, conflict management, resilience, and effective stewardship of available resources.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- EPIC Electronic Health Record training.
Responsibilities
- Float within a single site based on competency.
- Support organizational, departmental, and operating-unit goals through continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
- Advocate for patient safety 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 a plan of care for each patient, including interventions, evaluation of responses, and appropriate documentation.
- Participate as a member of the healthcare team under the direction of a clinical manager or designee.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
