What are the responsibilities and job description for the Float Pool RN position at Northshore Home Health Care?
Role: Float Pool RN
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care across multiple hospital units such as med-surg, telemetry, and step-down.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, adapting to varying acuity levels and workflows.
- Administer medications and coordinate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
- Educate patients and families to promote understanding and cooperation.
- Uphold safety and infection-control standards to ensure patient safety.
- Accurately document in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Support and mentor new staff members.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery.
- Current nursing license with relevant clinical experience.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing clinical situations and workflows.
- Commitment to patient safety, safety protocols, and infection control.
- Team-oriented with a compassionate, patient-first approach.