RN | Premium Float Pool | Varied | PRN

UF Health St. Johns; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse Float III to deliver exceptional nursing care across various departments. This role involves performing thorough patient assessments, implementing care plans, and providing education to patients and their families. With a focus on critical care and acute nursing, the position offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient health outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a passion for patient advocacy and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Join a team committed to excellence in healthcare and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3 years of acute care nursing experience required.
• Critical care experience preferred, especially for float roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and establish patient care plans.
• Administer medications and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Educate patients and families on pain management.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Patient Education

Emergency Response

Pain Management

Education

Associates degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

The Registered Nurse Float III provides individualized nursing care services within the standards of nursing practice: assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, evaluation, and patient health education. This RN Float III will float between the Med Surg and Critical Care areas or other areas as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and complete assessments on patients within established time frames; requests consult as indicated. Establishes and updates a patient plan of care based on periodic assessments.
• Assists with providing for the physical comfort and safety of patients (i.e. bath and linen changes, administration of medication(s), dietary intake, and other necessary treatments). Ensures security of patient’s personal items and reports discrepancies to supervisor in a timely fashion.
• Attend rounds with physicians as indicated, assist with exams, discuss patient progress. Review and implement physician’s orders.
• Provide concise bedside report regarding patients' status to the on-coming shift.
• Demonstrates the proper procedure for obtaining, charging for, and returning supplies/equipment and maintains adequate supply levels through the use of accurate inventory control.
• Obtains and verifies consent forms.
• Supervises and gives assignments to the staff assigned to his/her patients.
• Recognizes and intervenes in life threatening emergencies, including the administration of emergency drugs, and defibrillator or other emergency treatment.
• Regularly evaluate patient’s level of pain using an approved pain scale, as evidenced by documentation on the medical record.
• Intervenes in a timely manner to alleviate patient’s pain and evaluate the effectiveness of relief efforts, as evidenced by documentation on the medical record.
• Educate patients and their families to pain management at UF Health St. Johns as evidenced by documentation on the medical record.
• Performs QA initiatives related to core Measures and Flagler Hospital Admission Standards. Provides and documents patient education based on assessed needs, including family and patient preferences in teaching as appropriate.

SHIFT REQUIREMENT:

• A minimum of sixteen (16) shifts perquarterto maintain competent performance.

• Work two (2) major holidays per year

Work four (4) weekend shifts every quarter (defined as Saturday 7am-Monday 7am

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Associates degree in nursing

Required Experience:

• 3 years of acute care nursing

Preferred Experience:

• 5+ years of critical care experience
• Traveler experience