Flex Resource Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Float Pool (PRN)

Advocate Health•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides medical-surgical nursing care, using the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care. The role engages patients and families throughout the care continuum, monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The nurse may administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures, and maintains accurate, timely electronic health record documentation. This is a flexible resource role with self-scheduled work, covering day-to-day floating or six-week float assignments. The nurse may float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs. Support locations include Zone 4 sites—Condell, Good Shepherd, Sherman, Lutheran, and Masonic—or Zone 5 sites—Good Samaritan, Christ, Trinity, South Suburban, and Masonic. The role promotes safety, evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, and contributes to unit councils, professional governance, quality initiatives, and evidence-based practice. The nurse communicates effectively, resolves conflicts, delegates appropriately, follows the ANA Code of Ethics, respects interdisciplinary roles, pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications. Care must be appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served. The position requires frequent physical activity, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting. It may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases, requiring protective equipment as appropriate.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
Two years of medical-surgical RN experience listed in the schedule details.
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 shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds; 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 and perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to use protective clothing and equipment when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate patient care, engaging patients and families throughout the care continuum.
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes.
Promote a culture of safety and evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster collaboration, and delegate appropriately to other nurses and support personnel.
Participate in unit councils, professional governance, quality initiatives, and evidence-based practice.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, practice ethical decision-making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area as needed.
Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs.
Respond promptly to changes in patient or unit conditions.