RN Float Pool P480

Job Summary:

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

This Registered Nurse - Float Pool position is a highly skilled role requiring advanced clinical judgment, leadership, and comprehensive medical-surgical expertise to care for diverse, high-acuity patient populations across multiple units within our health system. Assignments include a wide range of inpatient care areas, such as medical/surgical, progressive care, neurology, observation and oncology, with the expectation of delivering seamless, evidence-based care in every setting.

Due to the scope and complexity of this position, the nurse must demonstrate advanced theoretical knowledge, evidence-based practice integration, leadership in care coordination, and strong interprofessional collaboration skills-competencies cultivated through BSN-level education or equivalent.

Float pool RNs are redeployed or shifted based upon workforce gaps requiring them to support our hospital, women's and children's division and emergency department, filling a vital role utilizing the nursing process to independently deliver nursing care to patients to achieve quality outcomes. Receive guidance/supervision as needed. Supports and participates in continuous quality improvement activities. Functions within the limits of the State and Federal licensing, regulatory bodies and hospital policies.

Essential Functions:

* Assesses the biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning of patients according to nursing standards.

* Use knowledge and experience in identifying patient needs and prioritizing treatment. Recognizes and accurately documents and communicates subtle changes in patient assessment.

* Provides initial assessment and reassessments according to current organizational and department standards for Assessment of Patients and Nursing Assessment and documents according to policy.

* Anticipates potential changes in patient's condition and responds appropriately.

* Anticipates needs based on assessment findings and proposed procedure or course of care.

* Ensures an effective plan of care for assigned patients based upon the standards for planning and providing care.

* Initiates individualized plans of care using nursing diagnosis based on identified patient needs and includes all available resources, e.g., family, caregivers, other disciplines and community agencies.

* Efficiently organizes and prioritizes patient care and seeks assistance when necessary to meet the needs of individual patients.

* Actively participates in the development of standards of care according to departmental, organizational, professional or regulatory standards.

* Implements the plan of care in compliance with hospital and nursing policies in accordance with all appropriate standards.

* Completely and accurately implements and documents nursing interventions and patient response. Communicates pertinent information to patients and members of the health care team in a concise and timely manner utilizing an interdisciplinary approach.

* Assures that the patient/family are updated regarding the status of the patient and any changes in the patient or plan of care as they evolve.

* Demonstrates flexibility in giving and receiving patient assignments in the department and hospital-wide based on skill mix of the staff available and patient care demands.

* Evaluates nursing care, which includes tools and equipment related to patient care.

* Reviews, evaluates and documents effectiveness of interventions, making modifications as needed on the plan of care.

* Evaluates new and existing equipment, policies, procedures and programs.

* Anticipates patient's response to interventions and collaborates with patient/family and health care team to revise treatment plan accordingly.

* Identifies variances from expected outcomes and makes appropriate recommendations.

* Provides patient/family education

* Assesses patient/family for:

* Current…