Registered Nurse Float Pool

Introduction

Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Frisbie Memorial Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) Registered Nurse Float Pool and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.

Will float to the following units: Med/Surg, ICU, ED, Rehab, and Senior Mental Health.

Benefits

Frisbie Memorial Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our Registered Nurse Float Pool opening and continue to learn!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Float RN is primarily responsible for adhering to the hospital's Standards of Patient Care to deliver safe and quality patient care. The RN performs all treatments and procedures as outlined in the Standards Manual and applicable regulatory and professional entities/guidelines, standards, protocols, and procedures within the scope of RN practice. Furthermore, the RN delegates, coordinates and directly supervises patient care provided by LPNs, CNAs, Unit Aides and Unit Coordinators.

Patient Population Served :

The Float RN is expected to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the physical ability, intellectual development, psychosocial, education and safety needs of the adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.

Essential Position Functions :

The following functions must be able to be carried out by the incumbent with or without reasonable accommodation:

Assessment of In-patients

Interviews patients and caregiver/family on admission to obtain a bio-psycho-social history relevant to reason for admission.

Examines the patient's physical status.

Reviews all test results including EKG, lab, x-ray for ongoing assessment and reporting to physicians.

Assesses patient and family/caregiver for discharge needs.

Re-assesses patient status at established time frames.

Communicates patient needs/assessment to physicians and interdepartmental services involved in the patient's care.

Ensures thorough, accurate documentation of relevant data obtained during the assessment process.

Ensures sensitivity towards patients and caregiver/family by eliciting patient's physical and emotional concerns, being a receptive listener, and providing an environment conducive to interviewing and the delivery of care.

Assesses information received from computerized cardiac and pulmonary monitoring equipment.

Planning of Care

Develops a written nursing care plan with patient and family input that is individualized to patient needs, strengths and weaknesses.

Coordinates the interdisciplinary plan of care.

Directs the patient's and caregiver/family’s participation in the planning and delivery of care.

Develops teaching plans to meet the learning needs of patients, family, and caregiver relevant to interdisciplinary discharge needs.

Implementation of Plan

Acknowledges, validates accurate transcription, coordinates and implements physician orders.

Applies the plan of care, monitoring for effectiveness.

Administers medications and monitors for desired, side or adverse effects.

Assists the physician and other healthcare providers in administering treatments and procedures.

Provides instruction to patient and family.

Applies behavior and supportive therapy approaches with individuals and groups to accomplish goals and facilitate the delivery of care.

Evaluating Plan of Care

Reviews and updates the treatment plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the patient and the family.

Communicates ongoing care needs to the Discharge Planning Team regarding discharge (home health, nursing homes, group homes, families, etc.).

Accepts primary nurse role for assigned patients.

Accepts the role of the Admissions Nurse and admits patients in collaboration with the unit to which it is assigned.

Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, families, staff; corrects hazards promptly. Adheres to hospital safety policy and procedure.

Documents all pertinent information on the patient's medical record in an accurate, detailed manner adhering to procedures for charting.

Assumes Charge Nurse role upon demonstrated knowledge of responsibilities when assigned.

Participates actively in department meetings.

Supports Department's customer service efforts. Provides service excellence to patients and their families, medical staff, peers, support services and other hospital personnel. Provides immediate and satisfactory problem solving response for valid customer complaints or refers complex customer service problems to the Nurse Manager.

Demonstrates knowledge of, and support for, hospital Mission and Values Statement, department goals and objectives. Assists in the formation and accomplishment of unit goals and objectives.

Develops and maintains professional relationship with physicians, peers, patients and their families, and medical support services.

Follows the principles of Infection Prevention and Control as outlined in the Policy.

Participates in the department's Performance Improvement program by collaborating with the department's PI representative in developing and implementing effective PI programs.

Assumes responsibility for own professional development and on-going education. Attends required hours of continuing nursing education per year.

Demonstrates a commitment to containing costs and efficient use of material resources.

Non-Essential Position Functions :

Performs other duties as assigned or as judgment of necessity dictates.

Participates in hospital/unit committees.

What qualifications you will need:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Hampshire or a compact state.

Active BCLS

Active ACLS

Working knowledge of underlying principles and standards for the following entities: CDC, CMS (HCFA).

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high stress work environment. Ability to maintain customer focused interpersonal communication skills and patient confidentiality. Complies with HIPAA guidelines.

Discover a career with purpose at Frisbie Memorial Hospital . Located in Rochester, NH, our 112-bed hospital proudly serves the Greater Seacoast region and Southern Maine, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. As part of HCA Healthcare—one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems—you’ll be connected to a strong network of four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites across New Hampshire.

With nearly 5,000 colleagues, including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians, We offer a collaborative, supportive environment where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real. HCA Healthcare’s New Hampshire hospitals also include Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, and freestanding emergency rooms in Seabrook, Dover, and Plaistow. Join us and be part of a team that’s improving lives across the region—every day.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Float Pool opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.