Registered Nurse - Clinical Float - Medical/Surgical

About the Role

The Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Surgical Float Pool, provides comprehensive nursing care across various medical-surgical units, assessing, managing, and coordinating patient care to ensure optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Performing thorough assessments, documentation, and reassessments of patients, including post-op and discharge needs.
• Developing and evaluating personalized care plans based on assessment data, diagnosis, and protocols.
• Administering medications, monitoring IV fluids, and collaborating with healthcare team members for coordinated care.
• Providing specialized care such as restraint management, pain control, and abuse assessment, ensuring safety and adherence to policies.
• Communicating effectively with patients, families, and team members, ensuring respectful, compassionate service.
• Maintaining infection control standards, safety protocols, and environmental cleanliness.
• Engaging in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and professional development activities.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in applicable states (Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, Wisconsin) with required certifications (e.g., BLS).
• Strong assessment, clinical, and documentation skills, with the ability to adapt to changing demands.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and professionalism in diverse environments.
• Knowledge of infection control, safety procedures, and patient-centered care principles.

Key Duties

• Providing high-quality, patient-focused care, ensuring safety, fostering teamwork, and supporting continuous improvement in nursing practice.