What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Float Pool Flex position at Lifespan?
Summary: Under the direction of the Nursing Director for an assigned shift plan delegate and direct comprehensive nursing care by assigning instructing and leading a team of professional and/or ancillary staff. Possesses the qualifications of the Clinical II nurse along with duties and responsibilities. Performs other duties as designated by the Nursing Director and serves as a clinical resource. Non-exempt non-supervisory employees (employees paid on an hourly basis) who commit to a flex schedule of 48 hours per week. Scheduled hours may be flexed down up to 12 hours per week based on hospital need. The Float Pool Flex RN works their assigned weekend and every other holiday. Temporary unit assignments may be requested to fill vacancies LOAs etc. This position will be ineligible for earned time holiday pay jury duty pay and bereavement pay.
Responsibilities:
Other information: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Graduate of a school of nursing Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred with current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. Conformity to the Code of Professional Nurses. Understanding of the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act of the state of Rhode Island. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes human development stages and sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process. Current BLS required. Current ACLS and PALS required for Emergency Department. Certification preferred. EXPERIENCE: Registered nurses should develop general proficiency as a staff nurse within three months of employment. For specialty units general nursing experience appropriate to the specialty is preferred.
Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Newport Hospital USA:RI:Newport
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 3
Union: Non-Union