Job Title: Float Registered Nurse (RN)**

Job Summary:

A Float Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing care in multiple departments or units within a healthcare facility, based on patient care needs and staffing requirements. The Float RN ensures flexibility, adaptability, and high-quality patient care across various units, including medical-surgical, critical care, outpatient, or specialty units as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide patient care in multiple units, such as medical-surgical, pediatrics, intensive care, emergency, or outpatient settings, based on staffing needs.
• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for patients with varying medical conditions across different departments.
• Deliver patient-centered care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing patient conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care across units and departments.
• Educate patients and families on medical conditions, treatments, and post-care instructions.
• Document patient assessments, care plans, and interventions according to established protocols.
• Respond to changes in patient conditions, adapt care plans as needed, and escalate issues to appropriate clinical staff.
• Ensure adherence to infection control, safety protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families in diverse healthcare settings.
• Participate in orientation, training, and continuing education to enhance clinical skills across various departments.
• Assist with the transition of patients between units, ensuring continuity and high-quality care.
• Work flexible hours, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
• Licensure:
  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Certification:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Advanced certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS) may be required for certain units.
• Experience: Previous nursing experience in multiple clinical settings