Registered Nurse, Hospital Float

Stillwater Medical Center Healthcare Authority; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stillwater Medical Center Healthcare Authority in Stillwater, OK is seeking a Registered Nurse for our hospital float pool. The RN will work across multiple units, delivering patient care using the nursing process, collaborating with the health team, and ensuring comfort and safety for diverse patient populations.

Applicants must be licensed in Oklahoma, have CPR, ACLS within 6 months, and be flexible to cover shifts and holidays.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in the state of Oklahoma.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Current CPR card or completion within 30 days of employment.
• 2 years of medical-surgical clinical experience preferred.
• Must be flexible and willing to work various units as assigned by the house supervisor.
• ACLS is required within 6 months and PALS additionally is preferred.
• 1-year critical care experience is preferred.
• Successfully completes care competencies of all patient care areas where assignments are likely to occur.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the nursing process across multiple units.
• Interact effectively with patients, families and other health team members.
• Float nurse scheduled in advance for planned assignments on various nursing units.
• Cover unplanned absences in multiple departments as needed.

Skills

CPR certification

ACLS required

PALS preferred

Critical care experience

Flexibility to work various units

Effective communication

Job description

Are you an RN with a heart for patients who loves the challenge of something new?Do you have the experience and confidence to work in different areas around the hospital and make those patients feel like this is your home?

If so, this position as a Registered Nurse in ourhospital float poolisright for you!

Why choose Stillwater Medical?

Comprehensive Benefits to build financial well-being

Float pool differential $$$ = more money in your pocket

Meet your career goals with ourEducational Assistanceprogram

Award-Winning Culture -On Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2012

Here are the details for this Registered Nurse RN in the Hospital Float Pool:

3-12s, 6:30am to 7:00pm

Holidays on rotation

Plant some roots and join the team!

JOB SUMMARY:

A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse that delivers care to patients through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining standards of professional nursing for the age groups served. The resource/float nurse will be scheduled in advance for planned on various nursing units. The Resource/Float Nurses are scheduled through the nursing staffing office. The Float Nurse will be used for unplanned absences in various departments as needed The Float Nurses are scheduled through the nursing staffing office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed to practice in the state of Oklahoma.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Current CPR card or completion within 30 days of employment.

2 years of medical-surgical clinical experience preferred.

Must be flexible and willing to work various units as assigned by the house supervisor.

ACLS is required within 6 months and PALS additionally is preferred.

1-year critical care experience is preferred.

Successfully completes care competencies of all patient care areas where assignments are likely to occur.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have strength and stamina for prolonged walking, standing, and dealing with stressful situations.

Demonstrates adequate vision, or correctable with glasses, to read and write.

Able to hear, or correctable with hearing devices, and able to converse with others in person and over the phone.

Able to hear, see, and feel to accurately assess, monitor, and administer care.

Able to frequently lift at least 60 lbs., reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel.

Possesses fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to give care (i.e.: insert catheters, start IVs, administer medications, and handle instruments).