Job Description
The Clinical Nurse in the Float Pool assesses, plans, coordinates, and manages patient care across various units, focusing on discharge progress and care transitions.
Provides compassionate, competent care to inpatient, outpatient, and community patients, working with a diverse medical and surgical population.
Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, and documents care according to regulations.
Evaluates diagnostic tests, assesses patient needs, and applies sound nursing judgment in care decisions.
Offers primary and emergency care, collaborates with the team to develop care plans, and guides ancillary staff.
Minimum qualifications include a nursing degree, NYS RN license, BLS/ACLS certification, and preferred previous experience as a PCA or nurse assistant.
Must adhere to confidentiality and privacy standards regarding sensitive patient information.