Flex Resource Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Float Pool (PRN)

Advocate Health•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Flex Resource Registered Nurse provides medical-surgical nursing care as part of Illinois’ Resource Team and floats day to day among facilities in Zone 4: Condell, Good Shepherd, Sherman, Lutheran, and Masonic. The schedule is self-scheduled, and the nurse may also be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care; engages patients and families throughout the care continuum; monitors patient conditions and adjusts plans in collaboration with the care team; and supports safe, evidence-based, ethical, and integrated care. The role includes accurate and timely EHR documentation, appropriate delegation, professional development, and participation in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives. Care must be appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs. This role requires frequent physical activity and the ability to lift and support patients, equipment, and supplies. The nurse may encounter hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases, and must use protective equipment as necessary.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state or states where providing nursing services.
Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency operating computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.

Nice To Haves

Two years of service-line-specific RN experience preferred.
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Follow the ANA Code of Ethics, make ethical decisions, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when needed to meet patient care needs.
Provide care appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients.
Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Use protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.