Registered Nurse RN - Float Pool
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Float RN may be assigned to two or more units based on need and is expected to maintain competency to practice in all assigned units. The RN provides direct patient care within the scope of practice, directs and guides patient and family teaching, and guides the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing care standards. The RN is directly responsible and accountable for care provided to assigned patients on an assigned unit. The RN communicates with physicians about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, including diagnostic study results and symptoms, and responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. The RN maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. This is a full-time, day-shift position in the Nursing Float Pool at Prime Healthcare St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- Current BLS (ARC/AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current certification.
- Current ACLS (ARC/AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.
- Current PALS (ARC/AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.
- Ability to float to two or more units and maintain competency in assigned areas.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital setting.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe patient care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Float to two or more units as needed and maintain competency in all assigned units.
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
- Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel.
- Maintain standards of professional nursing care.
- Be accountable for care delivered to assigned patients on an assigned unit.
- Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to physicians.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patients’ conditions or responses to treatment.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
- Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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