Registered Nurse - Nursing Float Pool

mclarenhlth; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Float Pool department in Michigan seeks a registered nurse to collaborate with physicians, provide bedside nursing care and carry out medical orders to return patients to optimal health. The role includes delegating to nursing assistants and other staff, leading care teams, participating in discharge planning, and pursuing ongoing professional growth through available educational opportunities.

The position requires Michigan nursing licensure, BLS certification, ACLS within one year, and ability

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with Michigan license.
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• ACLS within one year of transfer.
• Completion of basic dysrhythmia course.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside nursing care and carry out medical orders.
• Collaborate with physician to plan patient care and evaluate outcomes.
• Delegate to Nurse Assistants and other staff; oversee their tasks.
• Lead patient conferences and coordinate discharge/transfer planning.
• Mentor new staff and students; support professional growth.
• Ensure proper patient placement and assignment delegation.

Skills

Leadership

Delegation

Team coordination

Mentoring

Education/training

Education

RN license in Michigan

Job description

Department: Float Pool

Daily Work Times: 7a-7:30p

Shift: Days

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 72

Position Summary:

Collaborates with physician to provide a plan of care that will return the patient to optimal health. Provides bedside nursing care and carries out medical orders. Delegates to and oversees Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Associate, OB Care Associate, Surgical Service Assistant, Nursing Clerk and Psychiatric Tech functions. Responsible for evaluating effectiveness of care plan.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Assumes responsibility for a leadership role encompassing:

1. Integrating evidence-based knowledge into practice.
2. Delegation and coordination of tasks and assignments of nursing care.
3. Facilitates/participates in patient conferences.
4. Identifies and provides the means to meet patients’ ongoing and discharge/transfer teaching needs by communicating with the appropriate resource persons and attending discharge/transfer planning conferences.
5. Assumes the responsibility for professional growth by seeking out educational opportunities and utilizing programs in the hospital or elsewherein the community.
6. Teaches and/or guides professional and ancillary personnel.
7. Precepts/mentors new employees and students.
8. Functions as a team leader to ensure proper patient placement and delegation of assignments.

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holding a current license to practice in the state of Michigan.
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification.
• ACLS within one year of transfer.
• Must satisfactorily complete the first available basic dysrhythmia course.

Preferred:

• Six (6) months experience in an acute care setting or equivalent