RN | Float Pool - FT Nights

Bay Area Hospital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Great atmosphere

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Float Pool on a full-time night shift. The role involves applying the nursing process, teaching patients and families, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.

Expectations include adherence to Bay Area Hospital policies, documentation in EMR, and providing high-quality patient care across units. Oregon RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS within 6 months are required, with union affiliation ONA.

Qualifications

• RN license in Oregon (required)
• BLS required
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
• Workplace violence training by deadline

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and perform physical and psychosocial assessments
• Establish nursing diagnoses with interdisciplinary team
• Plan and update care per diagnoses
• Provide individualized care including ADLs, meds, wound care, pain management
• Administer medications and manage equipment
• Educate patients and families about illness, tests, meds, and wellness
• Document care and teaching in EMR; maintain accuracy and timeliness
• Coordinate care and communicate patient status among team

Skills

Nursing

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Documentation

Teaching patients

Education

RN license (Oregon)

BLS

ACLS (within 6 months)

Workplace violence training

Job description

## RN | Float Pool - FT NightsApply: Bay Area Hospital: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R6742**Time Type:**Full time**Hours per Pay Period:**72**Shift:**Night Shift 12-36**Minimum:**$47.82 USD**Maximum:**$71.26 USD(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)**Department:**Float Pool**Current Bay Area Hospital Employee:** If you are a current Bay Area Hospital employee, please apply through the Workday internal career site.The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.**Job Description:**Registered Nurse - FloatWithin the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.**EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES**Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Code of Conduct and support the Bay Area Hospital Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.**POSITION SUMMARY**Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.**PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** **Assesses patients**, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. Assessments may include: physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, needs related to age/culture, discharge planning.* **Establishes nursing diagnoses** based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.* **Plans care** according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates plan of care as appropriate.* **Implements/performs individualized care**, based on nursing care plan and the nurse’s role with the patient. This care may include but not be limited to:* Assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling.* Medication administration* Skin assessment/wound care* Pain management* Operation/manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including but not limited to infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, external therapeutic devices.* Assisting the physician and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures.* Teaching patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion.* Providing appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel in order to ensure optimum patient care.* Providing interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care.* **Documents** patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record. Documents in paper format, as necessary. Documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible.* **Evaluates care** provided, communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team**.*** Other duties as assigned**SKILLS AND ABILITIES*** Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.* Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills* Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.* Demonstrates effective teaching skills.* Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations* Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.* Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location* Flexibility in accepting assignment to varied areas; friendly, helpful attitude**EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES****Group 1: MCU, PSU, IMCU, APU*** Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon* American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required* American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support card or must be obtained within 6 months* Organization approved workplace violence training required or obtained by the last day of the month after 90 day grace period.**Group 2: ED, ICU*** Pediatric Advanced Life Support card (PALS)* Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)**EXPERIENCE**Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience requiredCritical Care/Emergency Department experience preferred**GENERAL INFORMATION**Union Affiliation: ONAThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.**Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements*** Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently* May be required to lift up to 50 pounds* Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids* Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone* Requires frequent use of personal computer* Must demonstrate manual dexterity**EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES**Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Code of Conduct and support the Bay Area Hospital Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.**POSITION SUMMARY**Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.**PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** **Assesses patients**, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. Assessments may include: physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, needs related to age/culture, discharge planning.* **Establishes nursing diagnoses** based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.* **Plans care** according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates plan of care as appropriate.* **Implements/performs individualized care**, based on nursing care plan and the nurse’s role with the patient. This care may include but not be limited to:* Assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling.* Medication administration* Skin assessment/wound care* Pain management* Operation/manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including but not limited to infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, external therapeutic devices.* Assisting the physician and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures.* Teaching patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion.* Providing appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel in order to ensure optimum patient care.* Providing interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care.* **Documents** patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record. Documents in paper format, as necessary. Documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible.* **Evaluates care** provided, communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team**.*** Other duties as assigned**SKILLS AND ABILITIES*** Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.* Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills* Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.* Demonstrates effective teaching skills.* Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations* Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.* Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location* Flexibility in accepting assignment to varied areas; friendly, helpful attitude**EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES****Group 1: MCU, PSU, IMCU, APU*** Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon* American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required* American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support card or must be obtained within 6 months* Organization approved workplace violence training required or obtained by the last day of the month after 90 day grace period.**Group 2: ED, ICU*** Pediatric Advanced Life Support card (PALS)* Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)**EXPERIENCE**Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience requiredCritical Care/Emergency Department experience preferred**GENERAL INFORMATION**Union Affiliation: ONAThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.**Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements*** Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently* May be required to lift up to 50 pounds* Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids* Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone* Requires frequent use of personal computer* Must demonstrate manual dexterity