Float Pool RN - Diverse Inpatient Care Across Units

Carle Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for inpatient care in our New Orleans area facility. The role requires a current IL RN license and ACLS/BLS certifications, with at least two years of inpatient nursing experience.

The position includes unit-based responsibilities, patient assessments, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality care. This opportunity emphasizes documentation, safety, professional development, and cross-unit coverage as needed,

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of RN inpatient experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in IL per IDFPR.
• ACLS within 1 year, per AHA.
• BLS within 30 days, per AHA.
• Associate's Degree or higher in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
• Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modifies plan of care based upon continuous responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
• Floats to various inpatient units including Medical-Surgical, Oncology, Orthopedic, Advanced Care, and ICUs (if applicable).
• Completes Unit Nurse Leader Training, as needed.
• Provides direct nursing care, collaborates with other multidiscipline team members to provide patient care to various patient population.
• Conducts and documents assessments, nursing diagnoses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care
• Precept staff from various units as needed.
• Coordinates care to multidiscipline team members to facilitate and provide the highest possible quality patient care.

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for inpatient care in our New Orleans area facility. The role requires a current IL RN license and ACLS/BLS certifications, with at least two years of inpatient nursing experience.

The position includes unit-based responsibilities, patient assessments, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality care. This opportunity emphasizes documentation, safety, professional development, and cross-unit coverage as needed,