Registered Nurse - Progressive Care, System Float

Job Description

Contingent - 72 hours per month (minimum)

Shifts Available: Days and Midnights

Location Requirement: Jackson

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, demonstrates ability to handle nursing problems and, in general, an expanded group of nursing practices.  Performs nursing intervention across a variety of nursing situations.  Identifies patient problems prior to explicit changes in patient-specific data collection (such as vital signs).

Henry Ford Staffing Overview:

Henry Ford Staffing (formerly BestChoice) is a system-wide, contingent, float pool which offers the opportunity for an RN to work in a variety of settings throughout Henry Ford Health. Nurses working with us have the unique benefit of being exposed to various settings throughout Henry Ford Health because they float to where staffing needs are identified. This may be ongoing to fill an employee's hours that is on a leave of absence, call-ins, increase of census or to cover vacation requests. Henry Ford Staffing offers flexibility, which allows an RN work-life balance, as your schedule is based around how often you want to work and requires minimal commitment.

Why Choose Henry Ford Staffing?

• Flexible Scheduling – Work when it fits your life
• Premium Pay – Competitive, enhanced rates
• Variety with Purpose – Gain experience across multiple units and specialties with assignments tailored to your skills and expertise
• Self-Scheduling – Easy, convenient online system
• Minimal Commitment – More freedom, less rigidity
• Retirement Benefits – Employer match available
• Referral Bonuses – Get rewarded for referrals
• Top-Tier Health System – Be part of a nationally recognized organization

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

• Minimum of two to three (2-3) years of recent related clinical nursing experience in the area of practice and a demonstrated level of performance required.

• Willingness to float to multiple locations.

• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.

• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS
• Current ACLS
• TB, vaccines (i.e., flu).

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