Job Description
The Clinical Nurse in the Float Pool provides compassionate patient care through active listening and kindness, recognizing the value of each team member’s work.
Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures, and documents care according to policies and regulations.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to assess patient conditions.
Assesses patient needs and responses to care, applying sound nursing judgment for management decisions.
Provides primary and emergency care for various injuries and illnesses.
Collaborates with the nursing team to develop patient care plans and guides ancillary staff.
Requires a nursing degree (Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate), NYS RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and 1-3 years of clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.
Strong communication, organization, and quality improvement knowledge are essential.