Registered Nurse - Float

Patient Care

• Patient psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrate changing data are performed at all times.
• A plan of care based on trends of similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning, is formulated.
• Tailors and prioritizes caring practice to individual needs, including cultural/ethical/spiritual needs, at all times.
• Changes in patient’s needs are immediately responded to and holistic care provided using independent clinical judgment based on knowledge drawn from education and experience, at all times.
• Planned educational programs and information are adapted to individual patients and families by modifying teaching strategies or content and integrated during the delivery of patient care.
• Efficiency in the delivery of care is ensured; immediate priorities are determined and solutions for problems offered as needed.
• Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflicts; counsel for resolution of conflict is sought as necessary.
• Variances from expected outcomes are identified and revisions in the plan of care made based on patient outcomes as necessary.
• All patient care activities are accurately documented per documentation standards; assistance is provided to the healthcare team with the documentation process as needed.
• Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests, and referrals.
• Serves as preceptor for clinical staff.

Coordination of Care

• Communication/collaboration with the healthcare team members, patients, and families is consistently provided to maximize patient outcomes at all times.
• Knowledge regarding unit initiatives is maintained, as evidenced by the incorporation of the outcomes of the team/committees work into practice.
• Participates in making and revising staff assignments to achieve maximum productivity as needed.
• Anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others.
• Participates on unit teams, work groups, and/or committees as requested.

Quality

• Serves as a clinical resource to healthcare team members, displays leadership behaviors, provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice as needed.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.
• Evidence-based practice and research findings are incorporated into nursing practice to enhance outcomes at all times.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Participates on committees as needed.
• Acts as a backup for others in the department as needed.