RN Registered Nurse Float Pool Nights

Job Summary

Make an extra $5.00 per hour in our awesome med surg float pool! As a Float RN, you are love jumping into whatever Med Surg floor might needs some support. It is a great opportunity to try out our units, see what feels like the best fit for your talents. 2 years Med Surg experience required, ACLS required.

• Assessment / Reassessment
  • Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients.
  • Initiate admission assessment within 8 hours of admission, identify and document patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
• Plan of Care
  • Develops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem list/plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with designated support persons.
  • Actively communicates plan of care with the primary nurse assigned to care for the patient.
  • Facilitates discharge/transfers by 12:00 pm, communicating barriers utilizing the Chain of Command.
  • Documents all patient care following the department of nursing policies, unit based standards and nurse sensitive indicators.
  • Assesses a patient's level of comfort utilizing the appropriate pain scale and the patient's response to each intervention both pharmacological and non-pharmacological per South Shore Hospital Policy.
  • Works on behalf of patient/family. Seeks help to represent patient/family when they are unable to represent themselves.
  • Raises ethical questions and concerns with clinical team. Seeks available resources to help formulate and understand ethical decisions.
• Medication Administration
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and follows SSH policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications.
  • Demonstrates proper procedure for the documentation of narcotic withdrawal, administration, verifies count, wastes per policy and resolves narcotic discrepancy.
  • Initiates and maintains IV access according to SSH policy and procedure.
• Safety
  • Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
  • Verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to any invasive procedure, including "time out", admission instruction of care, medications, labeled specimens and documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment and consent.
  • Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing.
  • Adheres to universal precautions, makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials.
  • Assesses each patient's risk for falling throughout hospitalization using appropriate interventions to prevent falls.
  • Ensures environment meets regulatory requirements at all times.
  • Understands and demonstrates individual roles and responsibilities in the event of hospital codes/emergency preparedness.
  • Practices patient hand off utilizing the principles of SBAR, including walking rounds.
• Professional Development
  • Assumes overall responsibility for own professional development by incorporating evidence-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Obtains at least 5 contact hours per year in area of practice.
  • Practices within the legal boundaries of MA Nurse Practice Act.
  • Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as assigned.
  • Active participant in unit based initiatives and/or hospital committees.
  • Understands and demonstrates job responsibilities for charge nurse, preceptor and mentor role.
  • Analyzes cause of problems, identifies and evaluates alternative solutions, and selects appropriate solutions and communicates appropriately.
  • Assumes an active role in keeping informed about changes in hospital policy, procedure and equipment.
  • Interacts with patient and families on a compassionate and humanistic manner.
• Technology
  • Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices.
  • Access Lotus Notes to review e-mail, learning management and other resources as applicable to RN role.
  • Utilizes all Meditech applications required by department and unit standards (PCS, EMR, Order Entry, etc.).

• Minimum Education:
  
  Preferred graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum
  
  Work Experience:
  
  Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred.
• Required Licenses/Registrations: RN - Registered Nurse.
• Required Classes/
  
  Skills:
  
  ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support. CAP Education Verification Required.
• Additional Knowledge and Abilities:
  Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills.