RN FLOAT POOL FT

Cullman Regional Medical Center • Cullman, AL, USA • 2m ago

Job Details

Job Location: Cullman Regional Medical Center - Cullman, AL

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Night

Job Category: Professional Services

Description

FLOAT POOL REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

A Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) will “float” to various med/surg units based on departmental needs. The Float Pool RN will receive $1 per hour in addition to their base rate of pay.

Cullman Regional (CR) is a 145-bed, fully accredited medical center that serves more than 175,000 residents in a six-county area and is and has been a part of the community since 1939. The hospital is part of an extensive medical complex built in 1995 that contains some of the newest medical equipment and technology available today. CR is dedicated to promoting wellness by providing excellent healthcare services in the most efficient manner and exceeding the expectations of those we serve.

The RN is responsible for delivering quality patient care for their assigned hospital unit(s). The quality of care given will be determined by keeping within the philosophy, mission, and values of both the hospital and the Department of Nursing. The Registered Nurse will maintain and support the standards of nursing care and practice in order to meet the health care needs of patients, their families, and the community.

The RN, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, coordinates the “plan of care” activities for assigned patients. The RN identifies opportunities to participate in unit performance improvement activities as directed. Responsibilities will include meeting Joint Commission standards, complying with all state and federal regulations, complying with hospital policy and procedures, managing supplies and equipment, promoting teamwork with physicians and all health care providers, promoting internal and external customer satisfaction, and managing resources appropriately. The Registered Nurse works closely with the Nurse Manager to ensure that all budgetary, Process Improvement, Core Measures and Patient Satisfaction initiatives are achieved.

Patient Assessment/Documentation - Provides and documents patient care based on the nursing process, in compliance with hospital policies and procedures. Plans, delegates, and coordinates the nursing care of assigned patients. Utilizes basic physical and psychosocial assessment skills to identify actual nursing diagnosis/clinical problems based on assessment of patient and unique age specific needs.

Patient Rights - The RN will work to support and protect the rights of each patient served, treat each patient with dignity and care, and maintain patient confidentiality/privacy.
Patient Safety - Demonstrates commitment to patient safety initiatives including patient falls, medication safety, National Patient Safety Goals, critical value reporting, and administration of blood products.
Patient/Family Education - Provides appropriate patient/family education, per department and hospital policy and procedures.
Patient Experience– The RN will provide patient-centric care, placing “Patients First” at all times.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

RN License in this state required

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum one year experience required

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