Float Pool RN Critical Care Cluster Report to Nursing Management, this position is responsible for safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times. The Float RN supplements unit-based staffing during periods of high census fluctuation and staffing needs. Acts as team members on multiple units while being assigned to one unit per shift. The Float RN does not have a physical home unit, but instead functions out of a home department and is assigned to units on an as needed basis which can be daily or longer to cover vacancies and leaves. For providing maximum flexibility the Float RN will receive supplemental pay. Performs nursing process with minimal supervision and seeks assistance as necessary. Utilizes discretion and independent judgment in applying the nursing process to the provision of age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality patient care. Exhibits flexibility by rotating within the cluster for those units the Float RN has obtained competency. Functions in a skills mix environment and directly supervises and delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff while working with various healthcare members as part of a multidisciplinary team on a particular unit. Is committed to professional growth through seeking specialized training or certifications relevant to the specialties within the cluster.
