Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Cincinnati Market Float Pool

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU - Cincinnati Market Float Pool

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

Unit: ICU

Shift: Nights - 7pm-7:30am

Locations: Position will float to all of our acute hospital locations in the Cincinnati Market

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Job Summary:

The RN Clinical Float Pool assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for the organization including those for patient assessment and transfer. The primary function of this job, based on hiring tier, is to be available and flexible to float to various departments, and sites throughout the markets within the organization to provide patient care, which could include but not limited to scheduling day of staffing, more than one assignment location within a single shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns. Participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a clinical manager or designee as defined by the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse.

Essential Job Functions:

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

• Float expectation within a single site based on competency
• Float expectation within multiple sites within a single market based on competency
• Float expectation within multiple sites across more than one 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.
• Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification:

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

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Various (required)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS – AHA) - American Heart Association required based on specialty assignment

Education:

Associate's of Nursing (required)

Bachelor's of Nursing (BSN) (preferred)

Work Experience:

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

Skills & Abilities:

• 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

Training:

EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.