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AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

Registered Nurse Float Pool

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 9
Full-timeHendersonville, NC, USA$32.45 - $55.69In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patients, evaluate interventions, and revise the plan of care according to patient outcomes.
  • Must have basic computer skills and be able to navigate Microsoft Windows-based programs.
  • Must be fluent in English, including reading, verbal, and written skills.
  • Must have 1 year of nursing experience in an acute hospital setting.
  • Must be able to use equipment to stabilize and monitor patients, including IV insertion, central lines, pulse oximetry, nasogastric tubes, Foley catheters, chest tubes, and hemodynamics monitoring, as well as electronic medical records and automated dispensing medication systems such as Pyxis.
  • Must have proficient clinical skills and critical-thinking skills.
  • Must be able to complete hourly patient rounding and an EKG interpretation class.
  • Must exercise independent and sound professional judgment in clinical situations, including clinical assessment, data, and patient response.
  • Must be able to continuously prioritize multiple duties and function calmly and professionally during stressful situations.
  • Must have general knowledge of professional nursing principles and techniques, and the pharmacological process for appropriate medication administration or delivery.
  • Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with health professionals and others to support the facility's mission.
  • Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing to direct professional nursing services and encourage an open exchange of ideas and information.
  • Must float to appropriate departments within scope, skill, ability, and credentials.
  • Must have organizational and multitasking skills, knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures, and the ability to work as part of a unit team.
  • Must have effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
  • EKG competency is required based on patient population.
  • An Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
  • Must hold Registered Nurse (RN) and Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

  • Perform and document accurate initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team to address patient needs and goals.
  • Administer ordered medications accurately and appropriately, monitor patient responses, and adjust interventions as necessary.
  • Supervise and guide nursing personnel in delivering safe, therapeutic, quality patient care in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Educate patients and families about care plans, medications, procedures, and other relevant information.
  • Assist physicians with bedside procedures and prepare patients for tests, procedures, and surgeries.
  • Monitor patient laboratory work for trends and report abnormal results for necessary action.
  • Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following policies, procedures, and infection-control protocols.
  • Document pertinent patient-care information accurately and promptly in the patient's medical record.
  • Participate in quality-improvement and research activities, including unit-based initiatives and evidence-based-practice projects.
  • Respond to emergencies with appropriate interventions and coordinate with the healthcare team to stabilize patients.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of acute-care hospital experience is preferred.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
  • Preferred credentials include Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS), Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS), Certified EKG Technician (CET), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification, Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Critical Care Medicine Certification (CCMC), Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Program, Electronic Fetal Monitoring (CEFM), and Neonatal Medicine Certification.

About the Company

AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

AdventHealth operates a nationwide network that provides whole-person health care across hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health, hospice, and digital tools. It coordinates care through an integrated system where care teams work across inpatient, outpatient, and at-home settings, supported by the AdventHealth app for scheduling, telehealth, and records. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven focus rooted in Christian heritage and a large, connected network designed to cover the full patient journey from hospital to home. Its goal is to extend the healing ministry of Christ by improving the health and prosperity of the communities it serves, offering accessible, coordinated care that addresses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$250K
Headquarters
Florida, United States
Founded
1973

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