RN Float Nurse, ER/ICU, PRN Nights
About The Position
Under the supervision of the department of nursing, the licensed registered nurse is responsible and accountable for nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards, the nurse's code of ethics, and the Indiana Nurse Practice Act. The role uses the nursing process to assess patient status, plan and implement nursing actions, and evaluate care. The nurse must understand growth and development across the lifespan and interpret patient data to provide age-specific care in accordance with nursing policies and procedures. The ED/ICU Float Nurse provides direct nursing care to a wide variety of patients in Harrison County Hospital's Emergency Department (ED) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The ED is the nurse's primary department, but ICU staffing needs take priority when additional coverage is required. Assignments may change during a shift or continue for an extended period to address staffing vacancies, absences, vacations, leaves of absence, or other operational needs. Assignments are based on patient care needs and the nurse's demonstrated competency, training, and qualifications.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited nursing school.
- Hold an RN license in the state of Indiana.
- Complete a hospital-approved critical care course and/or have comparable experience in critical care nursing and/or the emergency room.
- Be trained in BLS, PALS, and ACLS.
- Have NIH Stroke Scale knowledge or training.
- Have venipuncture skills.
- Have basic nursing skills needed to function on a medical-surgical floor.
- Have basic arrhythmia interpretation and intervention skills.
- Have analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status, plan and implement nursing actions, and evaluate the care plan.
- Provide age-specific nursing care in accordance with nursing policies and procedures.
- Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit based on patient census, acuity, staffing needs, and operational requirements.
- Work as a member of the nursing team and move between the ED and ICU when needed to support staffing and safe patient care.
- Accept assignments based on patient care needs and demonstrated competency, training, and qualifications.
