RN - FLOAT POOL PCU/MST DAYS

UHS•Temecula, CA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The float pool RN supplements unit-based staffing as it relates to facility staffing needs for Critcal Care needs. Acts as team member for multiple units while being assigned to one unit per shift. The Float RN does not have a physical home unit and instead reports to the house supervisor and is assigned to a unit. Performs initial assessment and documents appropriately for the level of care appropriate to the patient’s clinical presentation/diagnosis, care setting, age development level, and cultural and religious orientation in a timely manner. Performs ICU/PCU/ED standard level of care, completely and accurately including, but not limited to, physical (i.e., assessment for pain, skin breakdown, risk for falls), psychological (i.e., cognitive and communicative skills or development), social status and other patient needs.

Requirements

Exhibits flexibility by rotating within the ICU/PCU/ED units as competent
Effective written and verbal communication skills in the English language
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area (BSP), circumference and volume
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Minimum of Two (2) years’ ICU experience required
Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program
Registered Nurse with current California RN license
Current BLS, ACLS & PALs certifications (AHA) required
NIHSS required within 3 months of hire

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
CCRN encouraged

Responsibilities

Performs initial assessment and documents appropriately for the level of care appropriate to the patient’s clinical presentation/diagnosis, care setting, age development level, and cultural and religious orientation in a timely manner.
Performs ICU/PCU/ED standard level of care, completely and accurately including, but not limited to, physical (i.e., assessment for pain, skin breakdown, risk for falls), psychological (i.e., cognitive and communicative skills or development), social status and other patient needs.