Float Nurse
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CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs, IA, US
Summary
This position involves floating to two levels of care across one or two facilities, requiring the RN to perform systematic assessments focusing on various patient statuses and formulate goal-directed, prioritized plans of care. The role also includes implementing care skillfully, establishing patient care priorities based on available resources, evaluating team effectiveness, and communicating effectively with patients, staff, and providers.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
Are you ready to join a healthcare family where your values align with ours? At Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now a proud part of CommonSpirit Health, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider, our core mission guides every decision and every interaction.
Here, you'll discover more than just a job; you'll find rewarding career opportunities across a comprehensive network of inpatient and outpatient services. From a vibrant community hospital, YRMC has grown into a leading regional healthcare system.
Today, that means you could be making an impact at:
- Two state-of-the-art acute care hospitals
- A robust network of primary and specialty care clinics
- Modern outpatient health and wellness services
- Acclaimed cardiac diagnostic centers
- Advanced outpatient medical imaging facilities
Elevate your career without sacrificing your quality of life. As you grow with YRMC, you'll find the Prescott area isn't just a place to work – it's an inspiring community designed for living, thriving, and embracing the outdoors. Imagine a charming blend of bygone appeal and modern amenities, coupled with four distinct seasons and nearly year-round sunshine perfect for every adventure.
Say hello to a relaxed lifestyle that empowers you to prioritize both your professional growth and family time. YRMC extends this inviting spirit within our walls, fostering a strong sense of family, and belonging among our team members.
Come experience the exceptional quality of life that YRMC and Prescott offer. Work at the heart of #hellohumankindness and discover where your career and well-being truly connect.
* Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Float Registered Nurse (RN) on our Float Team, you'll deliver compassionate, high-quality care that supports our patients' well-being and recovery, with a positive attitude and reliability. Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You will be expected to collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.To be successful in this role, you must possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.
- Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement, and patient advocacy.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, and consistent manner.
- Establishes priorities for patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of care given by health care team members.
- Effectively communicate with patients, staff, and providers.
This position floats to 2 levels of care in 1-2 facilities and is paid a 15% differential (of the base hourly rate).
We are offering $10k relocation assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
Job Requirements
Required
- Two (2) years of general RN care experience
- Associate degree of Nursing or foreign equivalent
- Valid compact state or Arizona RN license
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support if floating to the Emergency Department or taking care of patients less than 8 years of age
- Demonstrates competency in basic EKG skills by passing the EKG test or completing basic EKG class/modules within six (6) months of position
Preferred
- Two (2) years of medical/surgical, progressive care, or critical care experience
- Bachelor's degree of Nursing or foreign equivalent
