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RN - FLOAT POOL
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A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$74,879 / year median in Michigan
+4% projected growth
Job Description
RN - FLOAT POOL
Sparrow Health System United States, Michigan, Carson City Jul 16, 2026Job Opportunity Job ID:
54667Positions Location:
Carson City, MI Job Description General Purpose The Registered NurseDescription:
Positions Location:
Carson City, MI Job Description General Purpose The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services both direct and indirect for the care and treatment of the patient throughout Carson. The Registered Nurse will float to the area of need according to patient/staffing needs of the organization. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient care according to Nursing Services policies, procedures and standards of care. Essential Duties Assesses patient condition and initiates appropriate nursing and/or medical care in accordance with established guideline. Performs nursing activities in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, Michigan Public Health Code and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice. Develops, evaluates, updates and implements plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient and documents accurately in the medical record. Delegates and directs specifics of care plan to Patient Care Technician or other health care workers according to those Caregivers' scope of practice. Engages in patient/family teaching. Reports pertinent data of patient's condition to charge nurse, physician, manager, supervisor, and other medical personnel, as appropriate. Acts as liaison between members of the health care team, patient, and patient's family. Administers medications, performs diagnostic procedures and treatments in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and use of unit specific equipment and appropriate supplies used to deliver the highest quality patient care. Coordinates admissions and discharges of assigned patients. Compliance with mandatory job-related requirements (i.e. staff meetings, in-services, annual competencies and TB testing). Maintains professional standards and knowledge of current trends in nursing and provides evidence of current competencies. Float to various departments as assigned. Job Requirements General Requirements- Current Michigan license to practice as Registered nurse.
- BCLS certification. Work Experience
- Basic computer knowledge
- Nursing experience preferred
- Critical care experience preferred Education
- Associate's Degree in Nursing.
- Graduate from an accredited BSN program preferred Specialized Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to patient served in service area (newborn to geriatric). The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training or experience.
- Clinical knowledge and analytic ability necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans and interventions.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
- Ability to handle stressful situations with composure and professionalism University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.