Clinical Nurse - Float - Full Time - Night

Job Title

Registered Nurse

Facility

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department

Float & Logistics

Schedule

Full time

Hours

36

Job Description

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care utilizing the standards of care and the standards of professional performance outlined by the American Nurses Association and the Ohio Board of Nursing. The RN interacts with an interdisciplinary team to promote the optimal health potential of the patient and family, delivering competent nursing care based on a documented assessment of the patient/family needs and the hospital mission. The RN promotes a patient and family experience-oriented environment and acts as a change agent to meet the rapidly changing census and needs of all customers-both internal and external. Commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.

The Float Clinical Nurse is responsible for the coordination of patient care services for groups of patients on various units throughout the organization during a specific shift. The float RN is responsible for working with physicians and other disciplines in developing a plan of care for the patient, supervises ancillary and assistive staff while providing interventions to the patient. The float RN is responsible for the education of patients and families and provides input and participates in the performance improvement process. This position is also involved in the medication component of care as well as invasive procedures and participates with the organization's leaders to provide and improve health care services that are responsive to community and patient needs while adhering to confidentiality. The Float RN complies with the infection control policy, assists in the orientation and training of students and new employees and collaborates with other divisions in the hospital.

Required: Associate Degree in Nursing and commitment to obtain BSN in Nursing within 3 years of hire (effective 7/1/16). Graduation from an accredited program of nursing. RN licensure in State of Ohio, current CPR certification