Registered Nurse; RN – Float Pool – St. Francis – PRN

Overview

Bon Secours is a faith-based and patient-focused organization with a 150-year legacy. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. We seek people committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates can thrive.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Float Pool – St. Francis Downtown – PRN

The RN Clinical Float Pool assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards. The primary function is to float to various departments and sites throughout the markets within the organization to provide patient care, which could include scheduling day-of staffing, multiple assignment locations within a single shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns. Works under the direction of a clinical manager or designee in accordance with standards of practice for the RN.

• RN Clinical Float Pool are hired with the understanding they must float based on the tiers below:
  • Tier 1:
    Float expectation within a single site based on competency
  • Tier 2:
    Float expectation within multiple sites within a single market based on competency
  • Tier 3:
    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 including 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.

• Associate's of Nursing (required)
• Bachelor's of Nursing (BSN) (preferred)

• 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

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

• 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 focus
• 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

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/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.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia;
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