Registered Nurse | System Float Pool - Various Specialties | PRN Days

About the Role

Responsible for the nursing care of patients requiring specialized judgment and skill, based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral and nursing sciences and humanities. The RN works throughout the hospital(s), floating to a variety of nursing units to assist in staffing clinical nursing positions and is available for assignment on an ad‑hoc basis. The RN adapts quickly to a wide range of unit protocols and patient populations while demonstrating the clinical knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality care across diverse healthcare settings. The role models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH’s Mission, Vision and Values and contributes to the organization’s commitment to caring for the community.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a broad level of clinical knowledge and experience necessary to care for diverse patient populations throughout various nursing units.
• Effectively cultivates situational awareness in dynamically changing work settings, resulting in informed decision‑making.
• Shows commitment to optimal flexibility when adjusting to changes in patient assignments.
• Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with new teams, patients, and families.
• Shares knowledge and experience with colleagues to foster a supportive, learning work environment.
• Supports and mentors nursing students during their clinical rotations.
• Partners with the healthcare team to train nursing students and precept new associates transitioning into acute care.
• Provides practice excellence through specialized nursing assessment, care, evaluation and education to patients and families in assigned units.
• Promotes evidence‑based practice by using research to develop, implement and evaluate process standards, such as plans of care, protocols and guidelines.
• Provides leadership excellence in the clinical practice area.
• Demonstrates a commitment to learning excellence through professional development and clinical expertise.
• Demonstrates role clarity through professional competence, expertise, and knowledge, supporting the nursing profession through role modeling and fostering an environment of growth and learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (required).
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience (required).

Skills and Abilities

• Flexible and versatile in meeting changing staffing demands.
• Adjusts quickly to varying nursing unit protocols and procedures when assigned to unfamiliar environments.
• Strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills to navigate diverse clinical situations.
• Integrates easily into existing team dynamics to support optimal care delivery.
• Available to work a flexible schedule according to agreed commitment level.
• Ability to travel independently to assigned locations.
• Applies nursing knowledge and maintains clinical competencies required to float to various units.
• Analytical skills to assess complex patient conditions and develop comprehensive plans of care.
• Ability to synthesize multiple information sources to resolve complex problems.
• Proficiency in applying highly technical nursing principles, concepts, and techniques.

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) – must be obtained before starting unit orientation (required).
• Registered Nurse – Tennessee Board of Nursing (required).
• Registered Nurse – Mississippi Board of Nursing (preferred).
• Registered Nurse – Arkansas State Board of Nursing (preferred).
• Advanced Life Support – American Red Cross (preferred).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred).

Physical Demands

• Flexible schedule; ability to work shifts according to agreed commitment level.
• Medium work – exerting up to 50 lb of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lb frequently.
• Activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Good balance and coordination required.
• Close visual acuity (including color, depth perception, and field of vision) for patient assessment, data analysis, computer use, and extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids and potentially hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Supervision

The Registered Nurse directs and delegates all patient‑care activities on nursing units.