Registered Nurse - Float Pool

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet is seeking a Registered Nurse for night-shift float duties. The RN will deliver safe patient care across multiple units, following the nursing process and maintaining competency in all assigned areas.

The role requires an active state RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with additional requirements for floating to specific units. BSN is preferred, with full-time status and weekend/holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS (ARC/AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS (ARC/AHA) certificate within 30 days and maintain current.
• PALS (ARC/AHA) certificate within 30 days (if floating to ED/OR/PACU/Day Patient).
• NRP and Basic Fetal monitoring or AWHONN within 90 days for Women’s Services floater.
• TNCC within 12 months of hire for ED floater.
• BSN preferred.
• Able to float to two or more units and maintain competency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Float to two or more units and maintain competency within assigned areas.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians with relevant diagnostic results.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

Care planning

Communication

Education

RN license (state)

BLS (ARC/AHA)

ACLS (ARC/AHA)

PALS (ARC/AHA)

NRP / Fetal monitoring awareness

TNCC within 12 months

BSN preferred

Job description

• Schedule: Nights, 7p-7a, full-time, weekend and holiday rotation
• Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Medical Center
• Location: Joliet, IL 60435

Overview

• Department: Nursing Float
• Schedule: Nights, 7p-7a, full-time, weekend and holiday rotation
• Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Medical Center
• Location: Joliet, IL 60435

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Float RN can be assigned to two (2) or more units based on need and will maintain competency to practice in all units. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The RN also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care. The RN is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to assigned patients on an assigned unit. She/he/them communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and valid state RN License
• Current BLS (ARC/AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (ARC/AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS (ARC/AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. (Only required for floating into E.R., O.R., PACU, Day Patient.)
• NRP and Basic Fetal monitoring or AWHONN within 90 days for employees floating to Women’s Services.
• TNCC within 12 months of hire for employees floating to Emergency Department.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Able to float to two (2) or more units and maintain competency within assigned areas.

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.70 to $54.11. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf