Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool Tier 1 - Memorial Regional Medical Center
About The Position
The RN Clinical Float Pool assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in accordance with the organization’s patient care standards, including standards for patient assessment and transfer. The role requires flexibility to float to departments and sites according to the hired tier and the nurse’s competency. Assignments may include day-of staffing, more than one assignment location during a shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns. The nurse participates as a member of the health care team under the direction of a clinical manager or designee and within the applicable Registered Nurse standards and scope of practice. For Tier 1, the float expectation is within a single site based on competency. The nurse supports organizational and departmental goals, participates in quality improvement, advocates for patient safety, and incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery. The nurse plans and coordinates care using available evidence and develops and implements an individualized plan of care, evaluates responses to interventions, and documents care appropriate to the patient’s condition and age.
Requirements
- Associate’s 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 – AHA) 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 professional nursing principles and practices.
- Proficiency in clinical skills, performing assessments, and using computerized tools.
- Accountability for completing required education and competencies.
- Professionalism, ethical practice, and a customer-focused approach.
- Knowledge of restraint use and coordination of patient care delivery.
- Ability to integrate quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research into practice.
- Teamwork, critical thinking, attention to detail, and strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to multitask.
- Flexibility and adaptability to change; conflict management and resilience.
- Effective stewardship of available resources and a compassionate, relationship-based approach to patients.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Experience with the EPIC Electronic Health Record.
Responsibilities
- Float within a single site based on competency, as required for Tier 1.
- Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to organizational standards, including patient assessment and transfer standards.
- Participate as a member of the health care team under the direction of a clinical manager or designee.
- Support organizational, departmental, and operating-unit goals through continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
- Advocate for patient safety and participate 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 a plan of care for each patient, including interventions, evaluation of responses, and documentation appropriate to the patient’s condition and age.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
