RN – NRT Float II

RN – NRT Float II Internal Only Department Only

• Facility:
  Kootenai Health
• Department:
  Nursing – Resource Team
• Schedule/Shift/
  
  Hours:
  
  PRN (As Needed) – Nights – 12 Hour Shifts

Kootenai Health is currently hiring a patient-focused RN to join our Nursing Resource Team (NRT). Candidates with a high level of teamwork and drive to provide exceptional care to those they serve are a must.

Nurse Resource Team (NRT) is a float resource department where nurses work in a variety of care areas hospital-wide including but not limited to the medical-surgical departments and behavioral health units. The department requires nurses to be efficient with time management and flexible in working with a variety of teams throughout the various units it supports. Nurses in the NRT participate in caring for a wide variety of patient populations and must maintain a high level of focus and flexibility to stay competent in the specialties they work in.

Float Tiers: The Nursing-Resource Team has 4 different float tiers, which are determined based on experience and competencies.

• Tier 1: Float to 1 North-Medical Nephrology, 2 East
  - Ortho/Neuro Unit, 2 South
  - General Surgery Unit, 3 East
  - Neuro/Oncology/Gen Med Unit, 3 North
  - Cardiac Medical Unit, and Behavioral Health.
• Tier 2: Float to 1 North-Medical Nephrology, 2 East
  - Ortho/Neuro Unit, 2 South
  - General Surgery Unit, 3 East
  - Neuro/Oncology/Gen Med Unit, 3 North
  - Cardiac Medical Unit, Behavioral Health, and the Progressive Care Unit.
• Tier 3: Float to 1 North-Medical Nephrology, 2 East
  - Ortho/Neuro Unit, 2 South
  - General Surgery Unit, 3 East
  - Neuro/Oncology/Gen Med Unit, 3 North
  - Cardiac Medical Unit, Behavioral Health, the Progressive Care Unit, and the Emergency Department.
• Tier 4: Float to 1 North-Medical Nephrology, 2 East
  - Ortho/Neuro Unit, 2 South
  - General Surgery Unit, 3 East
  - Neuro/Oncology/Gen Med Unit, 3 North
  - Cardiac Medical Unit, Behavioral Health, the Progressive Care Unit, the Emergency Department and Critical Care.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates, plans, implements, and documents nursing care for an assigned patient population.
• Assists physician during examinations and procedures.
• Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse.
• Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patient and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned.

Requirements and

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program required.
• Licensed RN with a minimum 3 years’ patient-facing RN experience at time of hire; ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher preferred.
• All non-BSN RN's with less than 3 years’ patient-facing RN experience at time of hire are required to be enrolled in a baccalaureate (or higher) degree program in nursing within 1 year of employment, with completion within 3 years of hire.
• State of Idaho Registered Nurse OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the “multistate privilege to practice” compact with Idaho prior to start date.
• BLS Required.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to maintain a standing position.
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job.
• Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend.
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment.
• Must be able to assist in patient transfer.
• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.

Benefits:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs.
• Robust Retirement Plan.
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials.

We provide exceptional support for extraordinary careers. We value investing in our employees and look forward to supporting you to find a position that best meets your needs, passions, and goals!

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