Job Description
The Clinical Nurse in the Float Pool provides compassionate patient care, demonstrating kindness and active listening to patients, families, and colleagues.
Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, administering medications, starting IVs, performing treatments and tests, and documenting care according to policies and regulations.
Evaluates patient conditions through diagnostic tests, assesses needs, and applies sound nursing judgment for care management.
Provides primary and emergency care for various injuries and illnesses, administers medications, and collaborates with the team to develop care plans.
Supervises ancillary staff and maintains professional standards.
Minimum qualifications include a nursing degree (Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate), current NYS RN license, BLS and ACLS certification, and 1-3 years of clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are required.
The role may involve handling sensitive information, requiring adherence to privacy standards.