Registered Nurse, Float Pool at Lifepoint Health

Somerset, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Critical Thinking, Decisive Judgment, Minimal Supervision, Stress Management, Clinical Software Navigation, Effective Communication, Patient Advocacy, Patient Education, Collaboration, Flexibility, Medication Administration, Care Coordination, Documentation, Monitoring, Assisting Activities of Daily Living, Performance Improvement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) Internal Agency Float Pool Float Pool Days Full Time Position Summary Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice across multiple inpatient units. Demonstrates flexibility to float where needed and collaborate with interprofessional teams to support safe, high-quality care. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department. Essential Functions Performs plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and related medical care. Documents care provided in a timely, accurate manner. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families. Assists with activities of daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation). Displays initiative and flexibility to float throughout the building to support departments and staff. Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care (transfers, discharges, referrals, psychosocial/spiritual support). Assesses learning needs; provides age- and culture-appropriate patient/family education. Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients. Participates in performance improvement and required education; works other shifts/units as needed and may take on-call assignments. Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Information Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult. Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record. Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present. Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, keyboard entry, and repetitive hand/arm movements; occasional sitting, squatting, and kneeling; rare running or climbing. Possible exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood/body fluids, hazardous medications, gases/vapors/fumes, and latex. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. Experience: 1- 2 years minimum bedside RN experience required; 2- 4 years critical care experience preferred. License: Current RN license in state of practice. Certifications: BCLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred; Handle with Care preferred. Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments. Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems. Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand). Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care using the nursing process across multiple inpatient units and collaborates with interprofessional teams to ensure high-quality care. Monitors patient conditions and communicates effectively with the care team, patients, and families.