Job Title: Float Registered Nurse (RN)**

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Job Summary:

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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.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Provide patient care in multiple units, such as medical-surgical, pediatrics, intensive care, emergency, or outpatient settings, based on staffing needs.

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• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for patients with varying medical conditions across different departments.

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• Deliver patient-centered care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing patient conditions.

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• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care across units and departments.

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• Educate patients and families on medical conditions, treatments, and post-care instructions.

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• Document patient assessments, care plans, and interventions according to established protocols.

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• Respond to changes in patient conditions, adapt care plans as needed, and escalate issues to appropriate clinical staff.

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• Ensure adherence to infection control, safety protocols, and regulatory standards.

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• Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families in diverse healthcare settings.

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• Participate in orientation, training, and continuing education to enhance clinical skills across various departments.

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• Assist with the transition of patients between units, ensuring continuity and high-quality care.

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• Work flexible hours, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.

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Qualifications:

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• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.

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• Licensure:n
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  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

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• Certification:n
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  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

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  • Advanced certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS) may be required for certain units.

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• Experience: Previous nursing experience in multiple clinical settings

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