Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Market Float Pool

RN Clinical Float Pool

The RN Clinical Float Pool assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for the organization. The primary function of this job is to be available and flexible to float to various departments, and sites throughout the markets within the organization to provide patient care. Participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a clinical manager or designee.

RN Clinical Float Pool are hired with the understanding they must float based on the tiers below:

• Tier 2: Float expectation within multiple sites within a single market based on competency

Demonstrates awareness of and supports organization departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.

Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.

Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.

Plans and coordinates nursing care and clinical decisions using the best available evidence.

Formulates and implements a plan of care for each patient which includes interventions, evaluation of response to interventions and documentation as appropriate to condition and age.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.

Current nursing license in the designated state of employment (required)

BLS Basic Life Support, ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS or PALS required based on specialty assignment)

Associate's of Nursing (required)

Bachelor's of Nursing (BSN) (preferred)

1 year of experience as an Registered Nurse in acute care (required)

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Medical equipment knowledge

Proficient in clinical skills

Principles and practices of professional nursing

Perform assessments

Proficiency in using computerized tools

Accountability for completion of required education and competencies

Exhibits professionalism, ethical practice and customer focused

Use of restraints

Coordination of patient care delivery

Integration of quality improvement, evidence- based practices and research in practice

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Detail oriented

Strong decision making and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills both verbal and written

Ability to multi-task

Must be flexible and able to adapt to change

Conflict management and resilience

Effective stewardship of available resources

Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.