Registered Nurse - Float

Infor; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaklawn is seeking a Relief Supervisor RN to provide professional nursing care and supervise the nursing patient care team. You will coordinate with the CNO and other disciplines to assure high-quality patient care during your shift.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, documentation, and adherence to infection prevention standards. You will participate in performance improvement and staff development activities.

Qualifications

• BSN or specialty certification in nursing preferred.
• Three (3) years clinical experience preferred.
• Clear oral expression; able to communicate clearly in writing and speech.
• Proficient with EMR systems and nursing technology.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care and supervises patient care teams.
• Assesses patients and updates plans of care in collaboration with the patient.
• Documents patient care and tracks progress using hospital systems.
• Ensures infection prevention standards and uses evidence-based practice.
• Participates in unit-based performance improvement and staff meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Oral communication

Written communication

EMR proficiency

Time management

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

BSN or specialty nursing certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Job Summary: Provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients using critical thinking and independent judgment, and all phases of nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for the direction and supervision of the nursing patient care team typically made up of Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, and other technicians. Collaborates with own team and other disciplines in the provision of care. Documents patient care, patient condition, reactions, and response to treatment in a timely manner and tracks patient progress. As Relief Supervisor, has responsibilities and authority for nursing management, supervision of nursing personnel, adjustment of daily staffing assignments and patient care in the clinical areas during their shift. Acts on behalf of hospital administration when necessary and communicates and collaborates with appropriate others to assure patient care and personnel management functions.

Essential Functions

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Conducts initial and ongoing assessments, develops and updates plan of care accordingly in collaboration with patient.
• Provides and directs nursing care and evaluates outcomes.
• Uses technology appropriately including safety standards and measures; follows infection prevention standards.
• Uses evidence-based tools, established policies, procedures and standards of care and practice.
• Educates patients and family members accordingly.
• Reports actual or potential occurrences according to Oaklawn procedures.
• Completes Halogen self-assessment and multi rater assessments.
• Completes mandatory education and competency assessments, accepts responsibility for ongoing professional development.
• Participates in unit-based performance improvement activities, staff meetings, supports change.
• Practices at all times in accord with the legal definition of nursing in the State of Michigan, including provisions on delegation and supervision.
• May function as a Relief Supervisor several times throughout the six (6) week schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS), ACLS, and PALS Certifications within one (1) year of hire. TNCC certification or TNCC within one (1) year following two (2) years of experience in a qualifying role. C ompletion of Handle with Care Basic Certification in physical and nonverbal patient management within six (6) months of hire and annual re-certification. Completion of Hard cuff Restraints and Soft Limb Restraints Certification within six (6) months of hire and annual re-certification .

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

BSN or specialty certification in nursing preferred. Three (3) years clinical experience preferred. Clear oral expression; oral comprehension includes listening to and understanding others; speaking clearly such that others understand; deductive and inductive reasoning skills; ability to write clearly; use of technology such as EMR, selective attention – able to concentrate for protracted periods; time sharing – able to shift back and forth successfully between two or more activities; manual dexterity – to manage IV tubing, syringes, and other equipment; information ordering skills – patterns of numbers, pictures, words and mathematical operations including medication calculation. Ability to work with diverse patient and staff populations with sensitivity to cultural and spiritual influences impacting patient care. Efficiently manages time with minimal supervision. Demonstrate leadership abilities, able to work under stressful situations and possess clear oral and written communication skills. Behaves in accordance with: Oaklawn’s mission, vision, values; Nursing’s vision, philosophy; ANA’s Code of Nursing Ethics; Relationship Based Care tenets.

Working Conditions

Work in an unpredictable environment encountering stressful situations and exposure to body fluids and infectious diseases. May experience traumatic situations including deceased patients.

Physical Requirements

Constantly see/visual acuity, talk/hear. Frequently stand, walk, reach, push/pull, handle/grasp/feel, bend/twist, stoop/kneel/crouch, lift/carry 1 to 50+ lbs.

Marshall, 200 N. Madison, Marshall, MI 49068