Registered Nurse (RN) – Float Pool provides patient care across units within a specialty area based on competency and after completing required competency and cross-training.
Key duties include:
- Implement the nursing process to promote and restore patients’ health.
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
- Provide physical and psychological support to patients, families, and friends.
- Supervise and support assigned team members.
- Ensure quality of care by following therapeutic standards, tracking health outcomes, and recommending or making necessary adjustments.
- Adhere to state nursing regulations and governing agency standards of care.
- Float to units/ministries as needed, which may include lower acuity assignments depending on organizational needs.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Associate degree in nursing required; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Relevant RN clinical experience in the specialty area preferred.
- Active RN license required (meets licensure requirements for applicable states).
- BLS certification required; specialty certification preferred (may be required to float).