RN Float- East

Reid Health

About The Position

The Registered Nurse holds a valid Indiana license and bears primary responsibility and accountability for nursing practice based on specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the biological, physical, and behavioral sciences. This RN Float position serves the East Float Pool and is scheduled for night shifts, 36 hours per week, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The nurse is expected to provide compassionate, safe, and patient-centered care; communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, physicians, and departments; and contribute positively to the healthcare team. The role requires maintaining BLS competence after initial training, meeting established quality and quantity standards, and acquiring and applying knowledge of unit and departmental policies and procedures. Duties may be expanded as management deems necessary.

Requirements

Valid Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Indiana.
Minimum education of an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree in nursing.
Maintain BLS competence after initial training.
Experience as determined by the work area and hospital to acquire and effectively use knowledge of unit and departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Maintain competence in BLS after initial training.
Demonstrate a calm, pleasant, professional, and positive demeanor.
Work cooperatively with staff, physicians, and departments.
Support patient satisfaction and patient safety, prioritizing safety in decisions.
Follow the applicable unit, department, or service-area competency requirements.
Instruct and comfort patients and families, and communicate with internal and external staff.
Recognize and reinforce the positive efforts and successes of healthcare team members and coworkers.
Address issues tactfully and in a timely manner.
Meet established quality and quantity standards for the role.
Use therapeutic touch appropriately to calm and comfort patients.
Assist others when personal tasks are complete and remain sensitive to the needs and workload of the unit or department.
Take ownership of work and avoid blaming others.
Show compassion and empathy by understanding patients' situations and helping them achieve desired outcomes.
Treat team members with respect and participate actively in team activities.
Connect with patients, families, visitors, and staff through attentive, courteous interactions and positive nonverbal communication.
Promote and support Reid’s services and regional market strategies to achieve Lean deployment strategies.
Perform other duties or responsibilities deemed necessary by management.