Registered Nurse; RN Float

Job Description

Job Description - Registered Nurse (RN) Float (260002V1)

Registered Nurse (RN) Float - (260002V1)

Provides safe, efficient, age‑specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process to assist them in attaining, maintaining, regaining, and sustaining optimal health status.

• Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship‑based nursing care.
• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
• Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
• Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
• Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients; annual training and UH policies address appropriate use of PHI.

• Other Accredited Program:
  Diploma in Nursing
• (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• (MN) Master in Nursing (Preferred)

• Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (e.g., stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, electronic monitoring devices). (Required proficiency)
• 1 year of RN experience required. Med Surg experience preferred. This is a day shift position.
• 8K - Sign on Bonus for external candidates with 1 year of RN experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license, Ohio and/or Multi‑State Compact License (Required Upon Hire).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire) or obtained during nursing orientation.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on unit clinical care standards.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required based on unit clinical care standards.