RN Float Pool

JOB RELATIONSHIPS Supervises RNs, LPNs, NAs, UCs and other Patient Care Services Employees; responsible to Clinical Director and/or designee.

DEFINITION OF POSITION The Registered Nurse is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the nursing care of assigned patients.

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Current ACLS certification or completion of ACLS within 6 months of employment.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Other educational certifications as required for each department to which the RN is competency validated to provide patient care, should be current or obtained within the specified time frame.

Personal

• Maintains good physical and emotional well-being.
• Works effectively with others, possessing tact, discretion and diplomacy.
• Evidence of knowledge and ability to use proper channels of communication.
• Possesses a sense of responsibility, initiative and honesty.

Physical

• Stamina -- Capable of standing/walking for long periods of time (2-4 hours).
• Strength -- Minimally capable of:
• Free lifting 50 pounds.
• Pushing stretchers/beds under loads of 200-500 pounds, with assistance.
• Lifting patients up to 250 pounds with staff/mechanical assistance.
• Reflexes/Agility -- Minimally capable of:
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, during 8-12 hour shift.
• Responding to sudden, unexpected movements of patients.
• Responding quickly and effectively to emergencies; i.e., chemical spills (medications, IV fluids), infectious exposures, patient contact, needles/syringes, waste handling (bodily fluids), medical equipment.
• Hearing and Visual Acuity -- Capable of hearing and responding to patients/staff/others who cannot be visualized. Visual acuity/color perception that permits patient assessment, monitoring devices/readouts.
• Dexterity -- Handwriting skills to facilitate documentation for patient care, handling of equipment, and laboratory specimens.
• CPR -- Has the ability to combine the necessary physical requirements to perform CPR as appropriate.