RN Float Pool Full-Time Days

Baptist Health•Alabaster, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Float Pool nurse administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where acute care patients receive active treatment for injuries, episodes of illness, medical conditions, or post-intervention needs. The nurse assesses patients, develops and revises individualized plans of care, evaluates progress toward expected outcomes, and coordinates care for an assigned group of patients. The role requires collaboration with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams, appropriate delegation, accurate documentation, and care aligned with evidence-based standards and regulatory requirements. The nurse may serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, or nurse clinician; support new team members and students; contribute to professional practice and quality improvement; and help advance hospital and nursing department goals. The position is based at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, Alabama, and is listed as full-time days. The posting also describes functions for the Hospital Care at Home program, including virtual Patient Care Hub nursing and in-home nursing. These functions include assessing patients using telehealth technology, collaborating with virtual and in-home care teams, traveling to patients’ homes within a designated region, responding to urgent or emergent needs, and transporting or delivering requested items, equipment, and medications other than controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Maintain a current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of experience required unless approved by an AVP-level leader or above.
For Hospital Care at Home, two years of acute care nursing experience required.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing, possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel for job duties.
Meet all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.

Nice To Haves

ACLS, NRP, PALS, and TNCC are required for certain areas; NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ needs, develop or revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Coordinate care and delegate appropriately for an assigned group of patients.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage care.
Document patient care, including assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety, in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of patient care and unit equipment.
Prioritize patient care in accordance with evidence-based standards of care.
Identify and resolve problems effectively; communicate relevant patient-condition or unit information to healthcare team members.
Advocate for patients and families and provide a compassionate, therapeutic care environment.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician, as applicable.
Support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies and serve as a role model for staff.
Collaborate with education and nursing leadership teams to support the transition of new team members and students.
Participate in unit or organizational committees, peer review, mentoring, coaching, and performance improvement activities.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Attend staff development, department, and nursing committee meetings; pursue professional development and continuing education.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
For Patient Care Hub functions, assess patients using telehealth, conduct virtual care visits, evaluate symptoms, and escalate potential decompensation.
For in-home nursing functions, deliver direct care in patients’ homes, travel within a designated geographic region, collaborate with the virtual Patient Care Hub team, and address urgent or emergent needs.
For in-home nursing functions, use virtual technology to connect with the Patient Care Hub and transport or deliver requested items, equipment, and medications, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.
Perform other duties as assigned.