Registered Nurse - Float Pool
About The Position
The Staff RN Float delivers safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role provides direct patient care across multiple units within credentialed competency levels, supporting coverage when demand exceeds core staffing. The Registered Nurse is fully accountable while practicing in variable patient-care units, orients quickly, deliberately seeks information, and maintains the same level of care regardless of setting. The RN directs and guides patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing-care standards. The RN communicates changes in a patient's clinical condition, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to the physician; responds quickly and accurately to changes in the patient's condition or response to treatment; understands EMTALA regulations and abuse-reporting requirements; and maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. This is a full-time, night-shift role in the Float Pool at Olympia Fields Hospital.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current certification.
- Current ALS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.
- One year of acute-care experience.
- Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 60 days of hire and maintain current certification.
- Demonstrated ability to practice independently within 24 hours of arrival on the unit.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provide direct patient care across multiple units within credentialed competency levels and support coverage where demand exceeds core staffing.
- Practice as a fully accountable registered nurse in variable patient-care units, orienting quickly and maintaining consistent care across settings.
- Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel.
- Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to physicians.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in a patient's condition or response to treatment.
- Follow EMTALA regulations and report child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education opportunities
- Specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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