RN - Hospital Float Pool - Rappahannock General Hospital
Company: Bon Secours
Location: Kilmarnock
Posted on: May 8, 2022
Job Description:
RN - Hospital Float Pool - Rappahannock General HospitalApply
NowRequisition R122554 Market Kilmarnock, Virginia Department
Emergency Department - Rappahannock Shift Evenings/Nights Schedule
Full-timeThank you for considering a career at Bon
Secours!Rappahannock General Hospital - FloatThe RN Clinical Float
Pool assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient
care following established patient care standards for Bon Secours
Mercy Health including those for patient assessment and transfer.
The primary function of this job, based on hiring tier, is to be
available and flexible to float to various departments, and sites
throughout the markets within Bon Secours Mercy Health to provide
patient care, which could include but not limited to scheduling day
of staffing, more than one assignment location within a single
shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns.
Participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation
with and under the direction of a clinical manager or designee as
defined by the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the
Registered Nurse.Essential Job FunctionsRN Clinical Float Pool are
hired with the understanding they must float based on the tiers
below:
- Tier 1:Float expectation within a single site based on
competency - Rappahannock General Hospital
- Demonstrates awareness of and supports Bon Secours Mercy Health
departmental and operating unit goals through participation in
continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
- Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing
quality improvement in the department
- Incorporates the professional practice model into care
delivery
- Plans and coordinates nursing care and clinical decisions using
the best available evidence.
- Formulates and implements a plan of care for each patient which
includes interventions, evaluation of response to interventions and
documentation as appropriate to condition and age.
- Incorporates the professional practice model into care
delivery.This document is not an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working
conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to
perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor,
subject to reasonable accommodation.Licensing/CertificationCurrent
nursing license in the designated state of employment
(required)Basic Life Support(BLS) - Various (required)Advanced
Cardiac Life Support(ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(PALS AHA) -American Heart Association required based on specialty
assignmentEducationAssociate's of Nursing (required)Bachelor's of
Nursing (BSN) (preferred)Work Experience1 year of experience as an
Registered Nurse in acute care (required)TrainingEPIC Electronic
Health Record (preferred)LanguageNonePatient PopulationDemonstrates
the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to
the age of the patients served on his or her assigned
unit.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and
development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess
data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the
appropriate information needed to identify each patient's
requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to
provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and
procedures.Neonates (0-4 weeks)Infant (1-12 months)Pediatrics (1-12
years)Adolescents (13-17 years)Adults (18-64 years)Geriatrics (65
years and older)Working ConditionsPeriods of high stress and
fluctuating workloads may occur.Long-distance or air travel as
needed- not to exceed 10% travel.May be exposed to high noise
levels and bright lights.May be exposed to physical altercations
and verbal abuse.May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or
body fluids.*May be required to use physical restraints.May be
exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious
materials.*May have periods of constant interruptions.Required to
car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather
conditions.
- Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal
precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and
learn the policies concerning infection control.Physical
RequirementsPhysical DemandsFrequency0%1-33%34-66% 67-100%Lifting/
Carrying (0-50 lbs.)xLifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)xPush/ Pull
(0-50 lbs.)xPush/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)xStoop,
KneelxCrawlingxClimbingxBalancexBendingxWork
PositionFrequency0%1-33%34-66%
67-100%SittingxWalkingxStandingxAdditional Physical
Requirements/HazardsPhysical RequirementsManual dexterity (eye/hand
coordination)Perform shift workManeuver weight of patientsHear
alarms/telephone/audio recordingsReach above shoulderRepetitive
arm/hand movementsFinger DexterityColor VisionAcuity farAcuity
nearHazardsDepth perceptionUse of Latex productsExposure to
toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsExposure to moving mechanical
partsExposure to dust/fumesExposure to potential electrical
shockExposure to x ray/electromagnetic energyExposure to high
pitched noisesGaseous risk exposureSkillsMedical equipment
knowledgeProficient in clinical skillsPrinciples and practices of
professional nursingPerform assessmentsProficiency in using
computerized toolsAccountability for completion of required
education and competenciesExhibits professionalism, ethical
practice and customer focusedUse of restraintsCoordination of
patient care deliveryIntegration of quality improvement, evidence-
based practices and research in practiceTeamworkCritical
thinkingDetail orientedStrong decision making and problem-solving
skillsStrong communication skills both verbal and writtenAbility to
multi-taskMust be flexible and able to adapt to changeConflict
management and resilienceEffective stewardship of available
resourcesCompassionate, relationship-based approach to help find
meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existenceBon Secoursis an
equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward* your
hard work with:
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- An employer-matched 403(b) for those who qualify
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
- Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusScheduled
Weekly Hours:36Work Shift:Evenings/NightsDepartment:Emergency
Department - RappahannockAll applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic
information, or protected veteran status, and will not be
discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to
view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for
Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia;
Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative
Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email
recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability
and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the
employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition
Team at recruitment@mercy.com.Apply Now
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