RN, PRN, Float Pool, Nights, EWCH, Murphy, NC

Job Summary

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. The RN Float nurse is expected to function independently in a variety of care settings, including but not limited to: Med/Surg, ICU, Emergency Dept, 2 East Behavioral Health Holding area, Same Day Care Unit, and Endoscopy.

About the Role

Adheres to the NCBON RN Nursing Laws and Rules

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients
• Collects, verifies, and interprets data in relation to health
• Determines assessment
• Determines priorities of nursing diagnosis, nursing care goals, and appropriate interventions
• Develops a plan of care
• Implements the plan of care including procuring resources
• Evaluates both effectiveness of nursing interventions and achievement of expected outcomes
• Modifies the plan of care
• Collaborates with individuals whose services may affect patient's health care
• Teaches and counsels clients, families and groups
• Manages nursing care
• Supervises, teaches, and evaluates nursing personnel
• Reports and records nursing services
• Accepts responsibility for self
• Participates in performance improvement

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted North Carolina RN licensure or Multi-State Nursing Compact Licensure
• BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward
• ACLS required within 6 months and maintain ongoing thereafter
• PALS required within 6 months and maintain ongoing thereafter
• Basic de-escalation training within 6 months of hire
• Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training within 6 months of hire and then annually thereafter
• A pediatric educational course specific to assessment, recognition, and stabilization of emergency conditions is required within 12 months and maintained going forward

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program
• Preferred: Graduate of an Accredited four year Nursing Program (BSN)
• A minimum of 2 years� nursing experience in acute care/hospital setting
• Preferred: Experience in the following specialty areas: medical/surgical, emergency department, behavioral health, and outpatient perioperative care settings

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving abilities
• De-escalation and crisis management skills
• Teaching and counseling skills
• Nursing knowledge and clinical judgment

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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