Registered Nurse Practice - Float Pool

Registered Nurse Practice
- Float Pool

Float Pool
- Freeport, IL 61032

Salary Range $27.76 - $45.81 Hourly Position Type Full-time;

F.9 (72) Job Shift Days - 7:00am-5:00pm Category Nurse

Float Pool differential of $3.50/hr.

• Delivers professional nursing care to patients and their families utilizing the nursing process in conjunction with evidence based practice, using a holistic approach.
• Displays a commitment to excellent customer service, critical thinking, technical and interpersonal skills to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Incorporates a positive team approach to serve as a liaison between physician office and other members of the healthcare team.
• Key public relations position which will involve patient's compliments and concerns.

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Focuses communications on patient/customer care, business operations, and/or topics to create a positive work environment.
• Proactively works to identify and resolve patient concerns and refers to appropriate party if necessary.
• Conducts and documents (utilizing approved abbreviations) nursing assessments of the patient using critical thinking skills and nursing judgement. Using data collected, develops the nursing plan including:
• Identifying priorities in the nursing plan
• Setting realistic and measurable goals
• Prescribing nursing interventions
• Implements the nursing plan through giving and delegating patient care. Prioritizes data collection activities based on the patient's immediate condition or anticipated needs of the patient or situation.
• Using telecommunication, is able to collect patient information using critical thinking skills to determine priority of call. Utilizes problem-solving skills and collaborates with other healthcare providers as needed to develop a plan of care with patient/caller.
• Performs and maintains competency for all point of care clinical testing required for that department, including collection and processing of specimens.
• Using nursing assessment and critical thinking skills, collaborates with provider in assisting with procedures and treatments, obtaining appropriate consent(s) as needed.
• Determines educational needs of patient and/or caregiver, utilizes resources as appropriate, implements and evaluates retention of education, and documents accordingly.
• Prepares and administers medications/treatments as ordered by the provider within scope of practice while following FHN policies and procedures and documents the same.
• Monitors, maintains (checking for outdates), and orders adequate medication and supplies to deliver patient care as applicable.
• Communicates diagnostic test results and provides education as needed to patients upon provider orders and documents the same.
• Ensures appropriate techniques are utilized in cleaning equipment, work area and exam rooms. Uses proper processes for reporting malfunction of equipment and takes out of service as needed.
• Documents all nursing interventions and patient responses to care.
• Schedules testing for patients (labs, referrals, appointments), providing appropriate patient education, ensures completion of appropriate paperwork, including but not limited to, waivers, pre certifications, referrals, and disability forms as applicable.
• Continuously monitors office practice to identify opportunities for improving safety and quality of care.
• Assists with the implementation of evidence-based improvements into nursing clinical, organizational and professional practice.
• Collaborates with leadership to ensure adequate resources (staff, equipment, and supplies) are available to enhance the patient experience.
• Displays a professional, positive attitude as the informal leader in the office practice.
• Maintains neat appearance of work area, patient care area, and waiting area conducting light housekeeping as needed.
• Provides age/culturally appropriate, evidence-based care.
• Displays a competency for the Registered Nurse as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal utilizing the FHN PRIDE Standards.
• Provides superior, individualized customer service for patients, families and other visitors.
• Serves as a patient advocate, proactively working to identify and resolve patient concerns while practicing within FHN policies and procedures.
• Understands and is able to perform functions related to computer programs, telecommunication equipment, and other technology.
• Participates in activities to support FHN's mission, goals and strategic plan.
• Serves as a mentor or preceptor to coworkers displaying a positive nursing image and promoting a positive educational experience.
• Contributes to a positive, supportive, and healthy nursing work environment that is conducive to the education and professional growth of nursing staff and other healthcare providers.
• Applies the professional codes of ethics that ensures individual rights in all areas of practice, preserving patients' rights to confidentiality, privacy, and self-determination within legal, regulatory, and ethical parameters.