RN, Children's Hospital - Children's Float Pool - Full-time

Registered professional nurse responsible for the practice of nursing according to the rules and regulations defined by the state's Nurse Practice Act, Erlanger's Models of Care/Practice, policies, and procedures. The nurse delivers patient care as assigned and supervises other qualified staff, addressing physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of the patient while coordinating the plan of care with other healthcare professionals. Participates in and completes all patient safety initiatives and conducts job responsibilities according to Erlanger Health System's Mission, Vision, and Values.

About the Role

The Children's Float Pool RN will float to all areas of Children's Hospital (CHED, PICU, NICU, Acute Care) and maintain yearly competencies in each area.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes hand-off communication and bedside shift report to effectively communicate with other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintains a safe therapeutic environment by understanding and complying with hospital policies/procedures and identifying and communicating risks that have potential impact to patient safety.
• Performs and documents comprehensive and holistic assessments while interpreting and responding to abnormal diagnostic data.
• Anticipates potential emergency situations and intervenes safely and appropriately with assistance if needed.
• Develops a relationship with patient/family that facilitates mutual involvement in the planning of care.
• Demonstrates basic critical thinking skills.
• Documents in a concise, accurate, and complete manner reflecting adherence to hospital, regulatory, and legal requirements.
• Completes population-specific mandatory education competencies as defined by the unit-specific scope of service.
• Provides culturally competent care to patients and families.
• Demonstrates awareness of evidence-based practice.
• Utilizes appropriate time management and meets the expectations for punctuality and attendance.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to support the staffing needs of patient care areas.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family members, and all members of the interdisciplinary team, seeking assistance for conflict resolution as needed.
• Implements the plan of care and identifies resources to meet patient care needs.
• Identifies and communicates changes in patient conditions that may impact unit staffing levels or the provision of safe patient care.
• Contributes to a healthy work environment by exhibiting professional behaviors and seeking assistance in addressing interpersonal conflicts.
• Takes responsibility for meeting education and mandatory programs by completing hospital and unit-based competencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and contributes positively to unit-based performance improvement outcomes.

Requirements

• Current licensure privileges to practice nursing in the state of employment.
• BLS certification completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained thereafter.
• PALS certification and maintenance.
• NRP/STABLE certification within 6 months of start date.
• De-escalation training (e.g., MOAB) within 6 months and maintained thereafter.
• Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience:
  • Required: At least two years of experience in the delivery of patient care in a similar care setting (CHED, PICU, NICU, PACU, or Acute Care) in a Children's Hospital.
• Preferred:
  • Nationally recognized certification in area of practice.