Registered Nurse Float Pool

Job Summary and Qualifications

The registered nurse is responsible for coordinating the nursing care of assigned patients in the unit to provide quality care to patients in applicable age-specific populations. The RN applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development, and utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate. The RN leads cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient‑care team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.

• Supports the philosophy of Kingwood Medical Center by facilitating cooperation of hospital staff in a multi‑disciplinary approach to patient care.
• Consistently provides outstanding service to all patients, physicians, fellow employees, and guests.
• Displays initiative to see processes through to completion and offers assistance without being asked.
• Maintains awareness of own limitations and seeks guidance from appropriate personnel as needed.
• Prioritizes activities of self based on demands for service.
• Remains alert to the detection of errors in own work and the work of others with appropriate corrective actions initiated.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient rights, including those pertaining to confidentiality, informed decision‑making, and privacy.
• Is aware of the resources available to patients, significant others and physicians for ethical concerns and makes the appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Practices cost‑efficiency.
• Performs technical skills proficiently in accordance with established standards, as evidenced by annual validation processes.
• Utilizes specialized knowledge and skill to proficiently assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document the care of assigned patient.
• Adheres to Tardiness/Attendance Policy.
• Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Service Division.
• Assesses patients’ condition and nursing needs utilizing the nursing process, provides, directs and evaluates nursing care provided to patients and reports pertinent observations and reactions of patients to physicians and Charge Nurse.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RN).
• Registered Nurse license.
• Bachelor’s Degree, or Associate Degree in Nursing.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.