What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Float Pool position at Saint Joseph Medical Center?
| Location | US-IL-Joliet | ID | 2026-243186 | Category | RN | Position Type | Full Time | Shift | Nights | Job Type | Non-Exempt |
* Department: Float Pool
* Schedule: Nights, 7p-7a, Full-Time, every other weekend, holiday rotation
* Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Medical Center
* Location: Joliet, IL 60435
Float to Medical/Surgical and Telemetry units
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Float RN can be assigned to two (2) or more units based on need and will maintain competency to practice in all units. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The RN also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care. The RN is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to assigned patients on an assigned unit. She/he/them communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient's clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Current and valid state RN License
2. Current BLS (ARC/AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. Current ACLS (ARC/AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
4. Current PALS (ARC/AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. (Only required for floating into E.R., O.R., PACU, Day Patient.)
5. NRP and Basic Fetal monitoring or AWHONN within 90 days for employees floating to Women's Services.
6. TNCC within 12 months of hire for employees floating to Emergency Department.
7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
8. Able to float to two (2) or more units and maintain competency within assigned areas.
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Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
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