Float Nurse – Float Department – Full Time 72 Hour x 4 position Position Available In Indiana, Pennsylvania

In this role you will be: Participating in teaching and rehabilitation of the patient. Coordinating discharge planning in conjunction with other members of the health team. Directing and assisting with the Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing Assistant, or technician in rendering care to patients. Working collaboratively with all members of the patient care team and providing leadership so that standards of professional nursing practice are maintained in a clinical setting. Demonstrating ability to function as a charge nurse as assigned. Demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the span of life. Identifying each patient’s age-specific needs and provide appropriate care for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, or adult patient and must be able to fulfill the department’s call time requirements. Able to float to various nursing departments, not limited to inpatient, rehab, intensive care and emergency department Able to understand the principles of aseptic technique and sterility.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

EXPERIENCE

One year experience as a Registered Nurse required, 2-5 years preferred, Critical Care experience preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

BLS certification required or obtained within 1 month of hire ACLS, moderate sedation, basic dysrhythmia course, critical care, required (or obtained within 6 months of hire) PALS preferred PALS preferred Chemo Therapy preferred Rehab Care- UDS Credentialing preferred Eight (8) Hours of approved Trauma Education per year required Trauma Nurse Course Completion within 1 year of hire or 6 months of transfer Shift – Rotation