Registered Nurse Float I-Nursing Float Pool-PRN

Registered Nurse Float I-Nursing Float Pool-PRN at Christus Health summary :

A Registered Nurse Float provides professional nursing care to patients, assisting physicians during examinations and treatments while administering medications and monitoring vital signs. They document patient progress, assess and address complex psychological and social needs, and educate patients and families on care plans. The role requires adherence to nursing standards and certifications including BLS, ACLS, and PALS, working flexible shifts as needed.

Description

Summary :

Provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients. Prepares equipment and assists physician during examinations and treatments. Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors patient vital signs. Observes and maintains records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress.

Responsibilities :

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and / or care givers; identify issues and resources.

Requirements :

Work Schedule : 7PM - 7AM

Work Type : Per Diem As Needed

Keywords :

Registered Nurse, patient care, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, nursing assessment, clinical documentation, patient education, ACLS certified, PALS certified, BLS certified