Registered Nurse - Float Pool Critical Care

About the role

The Bethesda North Critical Care Float Pool is seeking a registered nurse to provide expert care to high-acuity patients across various inpatient units.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family.
• Communicates assessment findings to other health care providers as appropriate.
• Develops short- and long-term goals with patient/family and healthcare team including discharge planning.
• Trains/educates other staff and acts as an expert resource in specialty area.
• Evaluates the plan of care for patient based on optimal specific patient outcomes.
• Documents the patient/family response to care including teaching.
• Safely administers medications/treatments and monitors their effects.
• Uses all equipment in a safe, appropriate manner.
• Recognizes emergency situations and takes appropriate action.
• Collaborates with the patient/family and with other members of the health care team, including physicians, to revise plan of care as needed.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• 2 Years Of Critical Care Experience.
• BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers).

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle.

Skills

• Preferred membership in related professional organization.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

• $8hr Float Incentive
• $4hr Night Shift Premium for Part time
• $6hr Night Shift Premium for Full time
• $4hr Night Shift Differential
• $2500 Sign on Bonus for Part time
• $5000 Sign on Bonus for Full time

Schedule

• Part Time - (48 hours bi-weekly)
• Full Time - (72 hours bi-weekly)
• 7pm - 7:30am Night Shift
• 7a-7:30pm Day Shift
• 3rd Weekend rotation
• 3rd Holiday rotation

Working Conditions

• Bending - Frequently
• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently
• Lifting
• Pulling - Consistently
• Pushing - Consistently
• Reaching - Consistently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Continuously
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Talking - Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Using Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Continuously

Other Job-Related Information

To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

TriHealth SERVE Standards And ALWAYS Behaviors

To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: Serve: ALWAYS… Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas Excel: ALWAYS… Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) Work on improving quality, safety, and service Respect: ALWAYS… Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests. Value: ALWAYS… Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste. Engage: ALWAYS… Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community.