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RN Weekend Float, Full Time, Days

Huntsville Hospital Health System

#Registered Nurse #RN #Electronic Medical Record #BLS #ACLS #Vital Signs #Adaptability #Patient Care #Float Pool

Quick overview

The Registered Nurse Float Pool provides compassionate and flexible nursing care across various hospital units, including the ED, Medical-Surgical, ICU, and Step-Down Unit, based on staffing needs. Key duties involve assessing, planning, and implementing individualized patient care while administering medications and responding to changes in patient condition.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of nursing with a current Alabama nursing license and a minimum of two years of acute care nursing experience, with emergency or critical care experience preferred. Required certifications include current BLS, with ACLS required within six months of hire.

bachelor degreeTeamworkCommunicationDocumentationMedication AdministrationAdaptabilityPrioritizationPatient CarePatient EducationSafety StandardsCritical ThinkingInfection PreventionVital Signs MonitoringElectronic Medical RecordClinical CompetenceInterventionsClinical Settings

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Overview Job Summary

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. he Registered Nurse – Float Pool provides high-quality, compassionate, and flexible nursing care across multiple hospital units, including the Emergency Department (ED), Medical-Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Step-Down Unit. The Float Pool RN demonstrates strong clinical competence, adaptability, and teamwork to meet diverse patient care needs in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions 1. Patient Care & Clinical Practice:
Provide direct patient care across assigned units in accordance with the nursing process and hospital policies.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care for patients in diverse clinical settings.
Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and perform procedures appropriate to each unit’s scope of care.
Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, initiating appropriate interventions.
Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and ancillary staff to deliver safe, evidence-based care.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. 2. Adaptability & Flexibility:
Float between the ED, Medical-Surgical, ICU, and Step-Down units based on hospital staffing needs.
Quickly acclimate to varying patient populations, workflows, and unit cultures.
Prioritize care in fast-paced and changing environments.
Demonstrate clinical judgment and critical thinking suitable for high-acuity settings. 3. Collaboration & Communication:
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Provide patient and family education related to care, medications, and discharge instructions.
Serve as a positive role model and resource to peers, supporting teamwork and collaboration across departments. 4. Quality & Safety:
Adhere to infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards.
Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Escalate concerns or potential safety issues appropriately and promptly.

RN Weekend Float, Full Time, Days

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