Registered Nurse; RN — Site Float Pool — Fairfield Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) — Site Float Pool — Fairfield Hospital Job Summary

The RN Clinical Float Pool assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for the organization, including those for patient assessment and transfer. The primary function of this position is to be available and flexible to float to various departments and sites throughout the markets within the organization to provide patient care. This may include scheduling of day-of staffing, assignment to more than one location within a single shift, travel assignments or seasonal staffing patterns.

The RN works as a member of the healthcare team under the direction of a clinical manager or designated supervisor as defined by the relevant standards and scope of practice.

• Float expectations based on tier:
  • Tier 1: float within a single site based on competency.
  • Tier 2: float within multiple sites in a single market based on competency.
  • Tier 3: float within multiple sites across more than one market based on competency.
• Demonstrate awareness of and support organization departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
• Act as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
• Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.
• Plan and coordinate nursing care and clinical decisions using the best available evidence.
• Formulate and implement a plan of care for each patient, including interventions, evaluation of response, and documentation as appropriate to condition and age.

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.

• Associate’s of Nursing (required)
• Bachelor’s of Nursing (BSN) – preferred

• Current nursing license in the designated state of employment (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS – AHA) – required based on specialty assignment

• 1 year of experience as an RN in acute care (required)

• Medical equipment knowledge
• Proficiency in clinical skills
• Principles and practices of professional nursing
• Perform assessments
• Proficiency in using computerized tools
• Accountability for completion of required education and competencies
• Exhibit professionalism, ethical practice and customer-focused attitude
• Use of restraints
• Coordination of patient care delivery
• Integration of quality improvement, evidence-based practices and research in practice
• Teamwork
• Critical thinking
• Detail oriented
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to change
• Conflict management and resilience
• Effective stewardship of available resources
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence

• EPIC Electronic Health Record – preferred

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All 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 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