What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Float- Rotating Days/Nights position at Pomerene Hospital?
Pomerene Hospital, situated in Millersburg, Ohio, is a community-focused healthcare facility dedicated to providing quality medical services to the region. Known for its patient-centered approach, the hospital offers a range of services, including emergency and hospital medical care, surgical procedures, specialized treatments, as well as physician-based services. Pomerene plays a vital role in enhancing the well-being of its community, fostering a compassionate environment for patients and their families, serving out the mission of "caring for our community's health".
Today, Pomerene Hospital operates as a 55-bed, independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital. As one of the largest employers in Holmes County, Pomerene Hospital serves not only the local community but also residents from all neighboring counties.
At Pomerene we offer a comprehensive benefits package, working with us you will be eligible for:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- FSA Options
- 403(b) with Employer Matching & Contributions
- Employer-Paid Certifications
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off
An exciting career awaits you at Pomerene, we are looking for a Full-time Float RN to join our team. The hours for this position will rotate days/nights (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am) and this position will qualify for supplemental float pay on top of base hourly rate.
As nurses of Pomerene Hospital it is our responsibility to support the mission and role of Pomerene Hospital within the organization and out in the community at all times. Pomerene nurses will demonstrate a support of the hospital's mission, vision, values and strategic plan in a team-oriented environment. The nurse also performs all job duties in compliance with laws, regulations and in observance of accrediting agency standards and related professional organization standards. Professionalism will be maintained throughout employment and includes physical appearance and behavioral presentation.
The Float Nurse will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe, timely, effective, quality, age appropriate, culture appropriate, cost conscious, evidenced based care while utilizing the nursing process and holistic patient care. The RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises patient care on an individualized basis, according to organizational policies and procedures. As nurses we will provide clinical leadership for patient care. Within the level of the nurse's qualifications, may be assigned to work on other nursing units based on patient census and staffing needs.
Essential Functions
- Moves throughout the facility as needed, appropriately assists in emergency drills and situations, and demonstrates the physical, clinical, and professional capacity to provide direct patient care as described in the tasks and duties of this position.
- Coordinates patient care as assigned, which includes assessing and interpreting patient care information and data.
- Performs effectively in all nursing units.
- Provides appropriate patient and family education.
- Works cooperatively with unit staff, physicians and ancillary departments.
- Maintains high standards for professional nursing practice.
- Performs all tasks and duties of this position according to hospital and department policy and procedure.
- Demonstrates commitment to Pomerene Hospital’s Values.
- Actively supports and encourages Primary Support Person (PSP) / Family involvement in patient's care, with consent of patient. Includes PSP / family members in discussion of nursing plan of care, medications, consultations with physicians and discharge instructions. Encourages PSP / family member presence at the patient's bedside and participation in the patient's care.
Education and Experience
- Associate's Degree in Nursing- Required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing- Preferred.
- Valid State of Ohio RN License- Required.
- 3-5 Years of Experience in a Healthcare/Medical Setting- Preferred.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP Certifications- Required (May obtain during orientation period).
- TNCC Certification- Required (May obtain within first year of employment).
