House Float Registered Nurse Full Time Nights

BHS; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced House Float Nurse to join the House Float Pool. Full Time 36 weekly hours on a night shift, providing care across inpatient units as needed.

The role requires at least two years of acute care nursing, Kentucky RN license, BCLS, and ACLS within 6 months; nurses must be comfortable floating and thinking quickly to support staffing.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN License.
• BCLS Required.
• ACLS Required within 6 months.
• A minimum of two years acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patient needs and implement appropriate interventions.
• Establish and maintain a plan for the delivery of nursing care; ensure interventions meet patient needs.
• Provide care with strong critical thinking and ability to transition quickly between situations.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Float Across Units

Care Planning

Education

Kentucky RN License

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification (within 6 months)

Job description

Summary

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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.