RN - PREM POOL at Forrest General Hospital – Picayune, Mississippi

Job Summary:

The Premium Float Pool nurse is required to float to various units to meet staffing needs. The RN performs under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator and is delegated an assignment by the Patient Care Coordinator and/or Unit Director or House Supervisor to achieve quality patient care. The RN shall implement the nursing process in an organized, systematic manner to include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in collaboration with the Patient Care Coordinator, as evidenced by documentation in the Patient Care Record, direct observation by the Unit Director, and patient evaluations of care. The RN is ultimately accountable to the Director of Nursing.

Performance Expectations:

• Embraces and practices the We C.A.R.E. philosophy in all aspects of patient, visitor, coworker, and staff care.
• Incorporates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates understanding of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed.
• Shows thorough, concise and timely documentation, shift reports and communicates pertinent patient information to all health care team members.
• Maintains own clinical skills, staying current in skills, ongoing competencies, equipment and certifications required in specific nursing area as listed in Certifications and Licensure section
• Show ability to perform all technical skills required for each unit’s population by rendering professional nursing care, including but not limited to administering medications, starting IVs, maintenance of Intravenous lines and foley catheters, venipuncture, administration of blood products, restraint application and monitoring, sterile dressing, vents, trachs, and performs both complex and routine treatments as ordered by physician.
• Incorporates the technical aptitude for working and troubleshooting equipment used including but not limited to traction, wound vacuum systems, continuous passive motion machines, telemetry monitoring devices and specialty beds.
• Executes the aptitude for safely positioning and assisting patients using a variety of devices, such as but not limited to abduction pillows, splints, slings, braces, neck collars, walkers, crutches, and immobilizers
• Show critical thinking skills and use professional judgement to respond promptly with intervention when clinical changes occur, and prevent complications in patients needing cardiac monitoring, stroke care, and medical-surgical care.
• Demonstrates self-motivation and can make decisions independently and keeping Unit Director informed and supporting the hospital's mission and vision
• Demonstrates the ability to promote a culture of caring through compassionate care, teamwork, and courtesy in all interactions with customers both internal and external
• Communicates effectively with others in an appropriate and timely manner (friendly, courteous, and compassionate manner in all interactions).
• Demonstrates the ability to assist in coordinating services with the medical staff, nursing staff and other departments as well as providers. Responds rapidly and effectively during emergency situations.
• Shall attend the required number of unit-specific staff meetings annually as assigned by the DON.
• Implements a systematic and comprehensive plan of care to provide individualized care, educates patient and family about diagnosis, treatments or prescribed medical regimen and medications in accordance with patient and family readiness and ability to learn.
• Incorporates the ability to promote a culture of caring through compassionate care, teamwork, and courtesy in all interactions with customers, both internal and external.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility by using supplies in a cost-efficient manner, ensuring that patients are discharged promptly and keeping incremental overtime to a minimum.
• Consistently follows patient care FH & HCH policy, procedures, and standards of care in performing nursing duties and adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization, i.e., customer service, safety, infection control, and compliance standards.
• Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative, and motivation to achieve the department's goals.
• Champions the development and growth of safety culture.
• Participates in all competencies planned for the job role before deadlines.
• Complies with the departmental and facility policy.
• Follows the policies in the Employee Handbook.
• Uses “We Care” philosophy in daily communication
• Required appropriate use of the department’s communication app.
• The spreading of rumors and gossip creates unnecessary turmoil, weakens working relationships, and is contrary to the spirit of the hospital, and is prohibited.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program required.

Work Experience:

Required to have two years of nursing experience in an acute-care setting, as well as staff nursing experience in an acute care setting within the past year.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

• Licensed RN able to practice within the State of MS

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

• Basic Life Support

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

• Pediatric Advance Life Support

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

• NIH Stroke Scale

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

• Moderate Sedation

Within 180 Days of Employment

Preferred

• Trauma Nursing Core Course

Within 180 Days of Employment

Required

• Rhythm Strip Interpretation for Techs

Within 90 Days of Employment

Preferred

***The below are required if working Premium Pool for OB/OR Units. If working in OB/OR only premium the below are required if working Premium Pool for OB/OR Units- If working in OB/OR only premium pool,

the employee must have BLS, ACLS, and PALS in addition to the below. Traditional Premium Pool working the ED, MS, and ICU are not required to have the below.

• Neonatal Resuscitation

Within 90 Days of Employment

Preferred

• AWHONN Fetal Monitoring

Within 1 Year of Employment

Required

• STABLE

Within 1 Year of Employment

Required