Registered Nurse RN - Float Pool

Prime Healthcare • Evanston, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Nursing Float Pool 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 must maintain competency to practice in all assigned units.

The RN provides direct patient care within the scope of practice, guides patient and family teaching, and directs the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing care standards. The RN is directly responsible and accountable for the care provided to assigned patients. The role includes communicating with physicians about changes in a patient’s clinical condition, diagnostic results, and symptoms; responding promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response; and maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.

This is a full-time, day-shift position 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 maintained thereafter.
• Current ACLS (ARC/AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Current PALS (ARC/AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• 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.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Float to two or more units based on need and maintain competency in assigned units.
• Guide patient and family teaching and direct activities of other nursing personnel.
• Remain accountable for the care provided to assigned patients on an assigned unit.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms.
• Respond promptly and accurately to changes in patients’ conditions or responses to treatment.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
• Paid time off.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional voluntary benefit options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed