Resource Registered Nurse - Emergency Department Float Pool

Advocate Health•Chicago, IL

1d•$38 - $57

About The Position

The Resource Registered Nurse works in the Emergency Department Float Pool and provides nursing care at assigned support sites. The role may involve day-to-day floating or six-week float assignments, with self-scheduled 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The nurse may 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, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care. The role includes monitoring patient conditions, adjusting care plans, coordinating with the care team, promoting safety, and maintaining accurate and timely electronic health record documentation. The nurse also supports evidence-based practice, professional governance, quality initiatives, ethical decision-making, and effective team collaboration. Care must be appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served. The position requires the ability to respond quickly to changing patient or unit conditions and to perform the physical activities and patient-handling tasks described in the job requirements. The role may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases, with protective equipment used as necessary.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Active registered nurse license, either multistate compact and/or single-state, with privileges to practice in the state or states where nursing services are provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Two years of Emergency Department RN experience is listed for this position.
Typically requires one 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 with computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently during 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, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Ability to use protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
Required certifications listed for the role include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

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 throughout the continuum of care.
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes continuously and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely in accordance with 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.
Adhere to 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 and timely electronic health record documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient care needs.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, consistent with department policies and procedures.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational assistance program.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.