House Float Registered Nurse Full Time Nights

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY, is seeking a House Float Nurse for full-time night shifts. The role requires float capabilities across inpatient units, with a focus on delivering comprehensive nursing care and rapid response to changing patient needs.

Candidates must hold an active Kentucky RN license, BCLS and ACLS (ACLS within 6 months), and have at least two years of acute care experience in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN License is required to practice in Kentucky.
• BCLS certification is required.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• A minimum of two years acute care experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patient needs and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Establish and maintain a plan for the delivery of nursing care and ensure interventions address patient problems.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking and ability to adapt quickly to different units as needed.

Education

Active Kentucky RN License

BCLS Required

ACLS Required within 6 months

Minimum 2 years acute care experience

Job description

Job Description

Full Time 36 weekly hours, night shift

About the Unit

The House Float Pool consists of seasoned, experienced nurses who can work on any inpatient unit that is in need of additional staffing. The House Float department is also home to the house management staff who allocate staffing resources, provide guidance when issues present and supervise the float staff. Nurses need a minimum of two years recent acute care nursing experience in the hospital setting and be comfortable floating to multiple areas.

Job Duties

The House Float Nurse assesses and identifies patient needs and implements appropriate interventions for the patient. The Nurse establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently. House Float nurses must have strong critical thinking skills and the ability to move from situation-to-situation quickly.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required

Active Kentucky RN License

BCLS Required

ACLS Required within 6 months

A minimum of two years acute care experience required

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.