Registered Nurse - Specialty Care Float Pool

gphealth; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health is seeking an experienced RN Specialty Float in North Platte, Nebraska. You will support medical-surgical and perioperative units, delivering evidence-based care and coordinating plans with an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes assessment, planning, and evaluation, with mentorship for new nurses and students, and active involvement in quality initiatives to ensure safe, timely care for diverse patients.

Qualifications

• BSN degree from an accredited nursing program required; RN licensure in practice state.
• Must pass NCLEX and hold active RN license (or compact license) by start date.
• Experience or knowledge in medical-surgical and perioperative care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care across medical-surgical and perioperative units.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and plan care.
• Develop individualized care plans and document care in the medical record.
• Mentor and supervise licensed nurses and nursing students.
• Participate in governance, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

BSN degree

RN license

NCLEX certification

Job description

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Job Title

RN Specialty Float

Cost Center

Specialty Care Float Pool

Job Description

Under the supervision of the nursing department's management, the Medical-Surgical Float Pool RN assumes the responsibility for the nursing processes of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation needed to deliver safe, evidence-based care within their scope of practice on the acute care and surgical nursing units.

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN required; knowledge of general nursing theory and practice required; knowledge of principles, methods and techniques involved in performing general nursing services and adapting or modifying standards of nursing practices for care of specific medical and surgical cases.

Credentials Must have passed the NCLEX examination, and possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice by the time they start their first day of work.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment necessary to provide high-quality nursing care across a variety of medical-surgical and perioperative units.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history, labs, diagnostics, and input from other healthcare team members to support clinical decision-making.
• Develops and implements individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient/family input, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Plans are goal-oriented, measurable, and responsive to evolving patient conditions and outcomes.
• Provides direct patient care in accordance with physician orders, nursing protocols, evidence-based practice standards, and hospital policies. Performs both complex and routine procedures and treatments safely and competently.
• Monitors and evaluates patients' responses to interventions and modifies plans of care as needed to ensure optimal outcomes. Communicates changes and concerns to physicians and the care team promptly.
• Delegates appropriately and provides supervision and guidance to licensed nurses, support personnel, and nursing students involved in the patient's care. Intervenes when deviations from standards of care are identified.
• Provides clear and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, patient responses, teaching, and care planning in accordance with institutional policies.
• Educates patients and families by explaining procedures, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions at a level they can understand. Verifies informed consent where required.
• Serves as a mentor and preceptor for new nurses and students, supporting their orientation, skill development, and integration into the team. Assesses their learning needs and provides ongoing coaching and clinical support.
• Promotes professional growth through participation in shared governance, quality improvement initiatives, and activities that advance safe, timely, and equitable patient care.
• Applies leadership principles and critical thinking in daily practice, supporting team coordination, effective communication, and high standards of clinical excellence.

Join us. Join great. Join the dynamic team at Great Plains Health and be a part of something truly exceptional. At Great Plains Health, we embody a culture defined by authenticity, integrity, and a genuine commitment to listening to both our patients and each other.

As a member of our team, you'll experience a supportive environment where collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. We work together seamlessly, leveraging our collective strengths to provide the highest quality care to our community.

Passion drives us forward, propelling us to constantly strive for excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career in healthcare surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your dedication and enthusiasm, Great Plains Health is the place for you. Come join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference every day.