RN, Float Pool

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing nursing care to patients across various units as part of a float pool. The Registered Nurse (RN) will utilize the nursing process to care for patients, maintain accurate records, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include patient assessment, developing and implementing care plans, and acting as a resource person for patient care and staff education. The position also requires participation in unit meetings, mandatory programs, and adherence to safety policies. Professional development and representation of the hospital in the community are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Current Basic Life Support certification
Pass CCHC Pharmacology Exam prior to start date
Pass CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam prior to start date
Complete RN Residency & Transition within 3 months from start date
Med/Surg experience in an acute care facility within the last two years

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)
Experience in the management of cardiac patients
ACLS
Recent telemetry experience
Med/Surg. certification

Responsibilities

Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans. Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse.
Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff.
Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs and obtains three hours of Patient Care Assessment Committee (PCAC) credit per year.
Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
Assesses personal learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served. Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor.