Registered Nurse (RN) - Site Float Pool - West Hospital

Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Float Pool assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care according to the organization’s patient-care standards, including standards for patient assessment and transfer. The role requires flexibility to float to departments and sites throughout the organization’s markets, 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 works as a member of the healthcare team under the direction of a clinical manager or designee and within the applicable Standards and Scope of Practice for Registered Nurses.

Float expectations are tiered: Tier 1 covers a single site, Tier 2 multiple sites within one market, and Tier 3 multiple sites across more than one market. The nurse supports departmental and operating-unit goals, participates in quality improvement, advocates for patient safety, applies the professional practice model, plans and coordinates evidence-informed nursing care, and develops and implements patient-specific care plans with appropriate interventions, evaluation, and documentation.

The position is associated with the Med Surg–Orthopedic Unit at West Hospital. It is scheduled for 36 hours per week on days/evenings. Required qualifications include an associate degree in nursing, a current nursing license in the state of employment, BLS certification, and one year of acute-care RN experience. ACLS and PALS certification from the American Heart Association are required based on specialty assignment. A BSN and EPIC electronic health record training are preferred.

Requirements

• Associate 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, when required by specialty assignment.
• At least one year of experience as a registered nurse in acute care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and proficiency in clinical skills, nursing principles and practices, assessments, computerized tools, and use of restraints.
• Accountability for completing required education and competencies.
• Professionalism, ethical practice, and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to coordinate patient-care delivery 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 and ability to adapt to change; conflict management and resilience.
• Effective stewardship of available resources.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to helping patients find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• EPIC electronic health record training.

Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to organizational standards, including standards for patient assessment and transfer.
• Float to departments and sites according to the assigned tier and competency, potentially including day-of staffing, multiple locations during one shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns.
• Participate as a member of the healthcare team under the direction of a clinical manager or designee and within the applicable nursing standards and scope of practice.
• Support organizational, departmental, and operating-unit goals through participation in 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 a plan of care for each patient, including interventions, evaluation of response, 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. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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