RN Float Pool

ST JOHNS HEALTH•Jackson, WY

1d•$40 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Provides age- and developmentally appropriate direct clinical care to preemie, neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients according to St. John’s Health’s scope of service and the nurse’s Wyoming license. Cross-trains and floats to Medical-Surgical, Outpatient Surgery, Long-Term Care, and OB Postpartum units within the scope of practice. A Level II Float RN also floats to Emergency, ICU, and PACU. Float Pool RNs are first to be reassigned to another unit as hospital staffing needs change and rotate through inpatient units during slower periods to maintain skills and familiarity with unit layouts and workflows. The position obtains advanced training and certifications to support versatility across units and patient populations, adheres to the St. John’s Health Corporate Compliance Program, and participates in performance improvement activities. The role provides and documents patient care, assesses and responds to patient needs and changes in condition, develops and evaluates individualized plans of care, and supports patient and family education, safety, and continuity of care. It also includes teamwork, unit routines, maintaining department supplies and organization, and potentially serving as charge nurse or taking on increased supervisory responsibilities as requested. The position is based at the St. John’s Health main campus in Jackson, Wyoming, and requires onsite work in hospital units or other facilities. Shifts are 12 hours and may include days and nights; the posted shift is nights. Work may involve irregular meals and breaks, a fast-paced and sometimes noisy environment, stressful situations, and frequent interruptions.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is listed as the education level.
Current registered nurse license with authority to practice in Wyoming.
Basic computer skills.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills and professional communication style.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within six months of hire; Level II Float RNs must have ACLS at hire and ENPC or PALS within six months.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required within six months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within six months of hire if floating to OB.
Level II Float RN requires at least 12 months of acute-care RN experience.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including days and nights, with irregular meals and breaks.
Ability to work onsite at the SJH campus or other facilities and in the listed hospital units.
Must possess sight and hearing sufficient to perform job functions.
Must be able to lift, push, pull, or move patients, equipment, and supplies, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Work involves standing or walking 90% of the time, intermittent sitting, and phone and computer use.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
At least one year of acute-care nursing experience strongly preferred.
Two years of acute-care experience preferred for Level II.
Specialty nursing experience in Emergency, Critical Care/ICU, PACU, or Obstetrics preferred.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred, except where required for floating to OB.

Responsibilities

Collect and review patient data using observation, interviewing, interpretation, and critical thinking appropriate to the patient’s age, population, and developmental level.
Organize and prioritize care for multiple patients with varying acuity in a timely, efficient, and positive manner.
Identify changes in patient status and exercise critical thinking and independent judgment as part of a multidisciplinary care approach.
Develop individualized plans of care, evaluate patient responses, and establish measurable goals with patients.
Maintain nursing skills, certifications, and licenses and practice according to professional nursing standards.
Document care consistently according to the unit’s standard of care.
Assess patient and family education needs and incorporate education into the care plan and nursing practice.
Identify discharge and follow-up needs, use appropriate resources, and communicate clear, updated status information to patients and families.
Identify patient safety risks, prevent injuries from environmental hazards, and follow medication safety policies and procedures.
Collect, handle, and dispose of specimens according to hospital policy; label blood specimens at the patient bedside.
Use supplies and equipment safely, check that equipment functions properly, and report malfunctions.
Complete computerized event reports for unusual events and report near misses.
Assist with daily routines such as crash cart checks, narcotic counts, and glucometer controls.
Keep the department clean, orderly, and stocked.
Serve as a resource to others, delegate responsibly, and potentially perform charge nurse duties or other supervisory responsibilities as requested.
Work regularly scheduled shifts while receiving unit assignments day to day; accept reassignment during a shift according to the hospital’s floating policy.
Cross-train and rotate through inpatient units to maintain skills and familiarity with unit layouts and workflows.
Obtain advanced training and certifications to support work across multiple units and patient populations.
Adhere to the St. John’s Health Corporate Compliance Program and participate in performance improvement activities.