Registered Nurse - Float Pool PRN

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Merit Health River Oaks provides patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinates and delivers high-quality care, and collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members.
• Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice.
• Affords assistance to physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions, such as CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
• Advocates for the rights and needs of patients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and delivery.
• Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, ensuring understanding and adherence to instructions.
• Implements and adheres to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Critical Care RN

• Administers medications and other treatments as prescribed, including intravenous medications and therapies.
• Manages complex medical equipment, including ventilators, monitoring devices, and other life-support systems.
• Performs procedures such as inserting central lines, managing tracheostomies, and providing advanced cardiac life support.

Orthopedics RN

• Provides specialized care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, and diseases.
• Provides care for Orthopedic patients encompassing pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Conducts peripheral/vascular assessments.
• Treats patients with immobilization devices.
• Provides pain management.
• Provides patient education.

Telemetry RN

• Uses telemetry equipment to track heart rhythms (EKG), blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and other vital signs.
• Analyzes telemetry data to identify trends, abnormalities, and potential problems, and reports these findings to physicians.
• Provides direct patient care, including medication administration, wound care, and patient education, with a focus on cardiac health.
• Recognizes and responds to emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, and implements appropriate interventions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required.
• Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
• Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
• Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred.
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation preferred.