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

Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (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 role is hired with an expectation of flexible placement across departments and sites according to the applicable tier and the nurse’s competencies. Assignments may include same-day staffing, multiple locations within a shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns. The RN participates in the health care team under the direction of a clinical manager or designee and in accordance with the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse.

Float expectations are tier-based: Tier 1 is within a single site; Tier 2 is across multiple sites within one market; and Tier 3 is across multiple sites in more than one market. The RN supports departmental and operating-unit goals, participates in continuous quality improvement, advocates for patient safety, incorporates the professional practice model into care, uses available evidence to guide nursing care and clinical decisions, and develops and implements individualized plans of care with appropriate evaluation and documentation.

The position requires an associate degree in nursing, a current nursing license in the designated state of employment, BLS certification, and at least 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 experience with the EPIC electronic health record are preferred. The role is scheduled for 36 hours per week on days/evenings. Mercy Health describes benefits that may include compensation incentives, retirement contributions, health and insurance coverage, leave, care support, tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education; benefits may vary by market and employment status.

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) certification from the American Heart Association, as required based on specialty assignment.
• At least 1 year of experience as a registered nurse in acute care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and proficiency in clinical skills, professional nursing principles and practices, patient assessments, and computerized tools.
• Ability to use restraints and coordinate patient care delivery.
• Ability to integrate quality improvement, evidence-based practices, and research into practice.
• Professionalism, ethical practice, customer focus, teamwork, critical thinking, attention to detail, and decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, ability to multitask, flexibility and adaptability, conflict management and resilience, and effective stewardship of resources.
• A compassionate, relationship-based approach to helping people find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence.
• Flexibility to float in accordance with the applicable tier and competency.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Training or familiarity with the EPIC Electronic Health Record.

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 applicable tier and competency, potentially including day-of staffing, multiple assignment locations in a shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns.
• Participate as a member of the health care team under the direction of a clinical manager or designee and within the relevant nursing standards and scope of practice.
• Support organizational, departmental, and operating-unit goals through continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
• Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing 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 an individualized plan of care, including interventions, evaluation of response, and documentation appropriate to the patient's condition and age.
• Complete required education and competencies and perform other job-related duties as required by a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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