Float Pool Registered Nurse

Description

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Description

Job Title: Float Pool Registered Nurse

Job Code: 900

Hours: 0700-1930

FTE: 36 hours/week, 3-12 hour day shifts

Weekend Schedule: every other (every 3rd may be possible)

Holiday Schedule: rotating major holidays

Call Schedule: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department Name: Nursing Resources Department (9050)

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

POSITION SUMMARY: 

As part of a collaborative, dynamic, multidisciplinary team, the Float Pool RN will provide nursing care to a wide variety of patients within the hospital. The Float Pool RN will be a member of a nursing team that provides direct patient care to a specific unit within the hospital based on staffing needs. The Float Pool RN may be required to start their shift in one unit and then based on need/change in census and acuity be transferred or moved to a different unit to meet organizational requirements. The Float Pool RN will maintain competencies in all areas as assigned by department leadership. Utilizing the nursing process, the Float RN provides safe, effective, and compassionate care with a focus on restoring and promoting patient health and well-being. The Float Pool RN partners with patients, families, and the care team in the planning and coordination of care. The Float Pool RN must have the ability to perform standard nursing duties across various hospital units encompassing care within the Medical-Surgical Unit, the Progressive Care Unit, the Emergency Department, Post-Partum care in the Birthing Center, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU), and Oncology. 

DEPARTMENT SCOPE OF SERVICE: 

• The Nursing Resource Department scope of service encompasses various job duties including Clinical Educators, Float Pool RNs, and Patient Safety Technicians. This department provides flexible patient care, education, and management across various hospital units. Float Pool RNs are assigned from a central pool to wherever staffing needs are the greatest. 
• The Nursing Resource Department plays a vital role in supporting clinical excellence, professional development, and flexible patient care throughout the hospital. This department encompasses Clinical Educators, Float Pool RNs, and Patient Safety Technicians, each contributing to a well-rounded approach to patient care, staff education, and operational efficiency. 
• The Float Pool RN provides flexible, high-quality nursing care across multiple hospital units, ensuring adequate staffing and continuity of care in response to fluctuating patient needs. Float Pool RNs are a critical resource, assigned based on census, acuity, and staffing demands, with a primary focus on supporting Medical-Surgical Unit (MS2), the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), the Emergency Department (ED), Post-Partum care in the Birthing Center (BC), Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU), and Oncology. 
• Float Pool RNs maintain competencies in all assigned areas and are expected to integrate seamlessly into each unit’s workflow, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. Their adaptability, clinical expertise, and efficiency allow the hospital to optimize staffing, enhance patient outcomes, and maintain operations. 
• In the Emergency Department (ED), Float Pool RNs assist in the treatment of patients with acute conditions. They work alongside the ED team to provide interventions, administer medications, and support the ED team during trauma and resuscitation efforts. 
• Within the Medical Surgical Unit (MS2) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Float Pool RNs care for patients requiring close monitoring and specialized interventions, such as those with cardiac conditions, respiratory compromise, or post-surgical recovery needs. They manage complex patient cases, monitor vital signs, administer IV medications, and provide support for patients transitioning between critical and medical-surgical care. 
• In the Birthing Center (BC), Float Pool RNs contribute to postpartum care by monitoring maternal and newborn well-being, assist in providing lactation support, manage the care of the post-surgical recovery for maternal and standard surgical patients, and educate patients on postpartum/post-surgical care and infant health. 
• Within the Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU)?and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), the Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) provides care for surgical patients across the preoperative and postoperative phases of care. Responsibilities include patient assessment, Phase I and Phase II recovery support, delivery of patient education related to procedures, recovery expectations, and discharge planning, as well as immediate postoperative pain management and ongoing monitoring following anesthesia. 
• Within the Oncology department, Float Pool RNs assist with non-chemotherapy infusions, starting and managing IVs, administering IV medications, monitoring and educating patients. 

JOB SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care.
• Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.
• Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel.
• Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines. Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated, unbiased, individualized approach to care.
• Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of the department and the patient care experience.
• Participates in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development and the development of others. Seeks opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored. Attends required meetings/educational programs and completes annual competencies in a timely manner.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of accredited RN program.

EXPERIENCE/SKILL SETS:

•  Minimum of 2-years of RN experience in acute care.
•  Critical care experience preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S):

• Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Vermont
• BLS Healthcare Provider status
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
• PALS within 6 months of hire
• NRP within 6 months of hire

OSHA CATEGORY:

OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. Show estimated time spent by checking appropriate boxes below.
• Standing - 2/3 or more
• Walking - 2/3 or more
• Sitting - Up to 1/3
• Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - 1/3 to 1/2
• Pushing/Pulling - Up to 1/3
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - Up to 1/3
• Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
• Tasting or smelling - None

This position requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted. 

• Up to 10 pounds - Up to 1/3
• Up to 25 pounds - 2/3 or more
• Up to 35 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 100 pounds - None
• More than 100 pounds - None

This position has special vision requirements.

• Vision Requirements - No Special Vision Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions. Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.
• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
• Work near moving mechanical parts - None
• Fumes or airborne particles - None
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - None
• Outdoor weather conditions - None
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
• Risk of electrical shock - None
• Work with explosives - None
• Risk of radiation - None
• Vibration - None
• The typical noise level for the environment is:
• Quiet
• Moderate Noise
• Hearing
• Ability to hear alarms on equipment
• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

EEO/ADA Statement

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.