Available Specialties
- Med/Surg
- Stepdown
- Critical Care
- Emergency Department
- Operating Room
- Cath Lab
- NICU
Role Overview
Responsible for nursing care of patients requiring specialized judgment and skill. This judgment is based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral and nursing sciences and humanities, applying the nursing process in wellness and illness care. The RN works throughout the hospital(s), floating to a variety of nursing units to assist in staffing clinical nursing positions, and is available for ad hoc assignment.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a broad level of clinical knowledge and experience necessary to care for diverse patient populations across various nursing units.
- Effectively cultivate situational awareness in dynamically changing work settings, resulting in informed decision‑making.
- Maintain flexibility when adjusting to changes in patient assignments.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with new teams, patients, and families.
- Share knowledge and experience with colleagues to foster a supportive, learning work environment.
- Provide Practice Excellence through specialized nursing assessment, care, evaluation, and education to patients and families in assigned units.
- Promote evidence‑based practice by using research to develop, implement, and evaluate process standards, such as plans of care, protocols, and guidelines.
- Provide Leadership Excellence in clinical practice areas.
- Demonstrate a commitment to Learning Excellence through professional development and clinical expertise.
- Promote Cultural Excellence by recognizing and appreciating cultural, ethnic, and generational diversity.
- Support and mentor nursing students during clinical rotations.
- Partner with the healthcare team to train nursing students and precept new associates to transition into the acute care setting.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (RN)
- Minimum 2 years Acute Care experience
- Minimum 2 years General Nursing or Clinical Practice experience
Skills & Abilities
- Flexible and versatile to meet changing staffing demands.
- Quickly adjusts to varying nursing unit protocols and procedures in unfamiliar environments.
- Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to navigate diverse clinical situations.
- Integrates effectively into existing team dynamics to support optimal care delivery.
- Available for a flexible schedule according to agreed commitment level.
- Able to travel independently to assigned locations.
- Analytical skills to assess complex patient conditions and develop comprehensive plans of care.
- Synthesizes multiple sources of information to resolve complex problems.
- Proficiency in applying highly technical nursing principles, concepts, and techniques.
Licenses & Certifications
- Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (must be obtained before starting unit orientation)
- Registered Nurse – Tennessee Board of Nursing or Registered Nurse – Mississippi Board of Nursing
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – American Heart Association (specialty may be required after start)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association (specialty may be required after start)