Registered Nurse- Staff Float Intermittent NTE 1 year

Registered Nurse Staff Float

The Registered Nurse executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care. The RN Staff Float will function as a Staff Nurse in the ER, ICU, MED/SURG, Psychiatry and Community Living Center. The RN Float is accountable to the NCC for providing the highest quality of nursing care possible for patients. This responsibility includes the utilization of general clinical nursing skills and knowledge in the area of care and patient safety, coordination of patients and education of patients/significant others as indicated.

The responsibilities of the RN Staff Float:

• Delivers nursing care and assessment consistent with the standards of practice in the units assigned.
• Accurately and completely documents assessment, finding, any changes in patient Status and nursing interventions in a timely manner, following established unit procedure/ protocol utilizing electronic medical record.
• Successfully performs bedside monitoring (EKG & remote telemetry) per hospital/unit policy & procedures, recognizes common cardiac rhythms/arrhythmias and processes the knowledge and skill to take appropriate action.
• Accurately and safely administers and documents all forms of medication per routes ordered, including sedation medications by following approved protocols, orders.
• Demonstrates proficiency in venipuncture/IV start techniques, maintenance of vascular access sites, and the infusion of parental infusions consistent with facility policy.
• Demonstrates appropriate cares for pre and post-operative Med/Surg. and ICU patients recognizing possible complications and acts to prevent these developments.
• Demonstrates proficiency / knowledge in the application of Oxygen support equipment / devices consistent with facility policy.
• Demonstrates the skill and knowledge to manage the care of a patient with artificial airways and mechanical ventilation assessing the changes in status and intervening to resolve actual or potential problems.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in different modalities of invasive/ non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring including but not limited to arterial and central venous pressure.
• Demonstrates the skills and knowledge required to safely assist the medical providers in the performance of routine bedside procedures including the performance of moderate sedation.
• Effectively cares for pre and post-operative patients recognizing possible complications and acts to prevent these developments.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize impending or actual cardiac and/or respiratory arrests and initiates appropriate actions in an organized and efficient manner consistent with the policies of the hospital. Operating Procedures governing Remote Telemetry program.
• Assures own professional development through certification, ongoing continuing education activities, and involvement in professional organizations.
• Maintains up to date competencies for the ED, ICU, Med Surg, CLC and Mental Health units.
• Maintains current and active BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Demonstrates professional behavior, and effective communication skills that enhance working with others.
• Uses interpersonal communication strategies with individuals or groups that results in the achievement of the intended outcomes.
• Demonstrates positive team building skills.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to rapid changes in acuity and workload and is flexible in changing assignments when needed.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities. Identifies opportunities to improve patient care through monitoring, analyzing, and assessment.

Work Schedule: Intermittent-Float Pool/ Multiple schedules (Will be discussed during interview process) PerDiem

Compressed/Flexible: Not Available

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs