RN Float

Float Nursing

HHS Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc., 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ

Full-time

Sun - Sat 0700 to 1930 with rotating weekends and holidays , Days/Evenings & Weekends

Hiring Range: $43.50 - $63.25 Hourly

Req # 79673

Bachelors degree is required

Position Summary Provides quality nursing care through the application of the nursing process using evidence based practice focusing on excellent outcomes and patient experience within the framework of Shared Governance. Float Nurse I will have skills and competencies for medical surgical nursing to take a patient assignment

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Facilitate and Coordinate Total Patient Care
• Documentation of Care
• Maintain Professional Development
• Education of patient and family
• Patient Advocate
• Maintain Patient Safety
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Minimum Education: Required: All hires after July 2012 are required to have a Bachelor's Degree in nursing OR if Associates Degree or Diploma, RN must provide proof of enrollment in a BSN program prior to hire, be continuously enrolled and complete within 5 years of hire date or internal RN promotion date.

Required: Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): RN experience preferably acute care experience

Float RN I requires 1 year med surge experience

Preferred: 2 or more years RN experience

Required: License, Registry or Certification : Current NJ RN licensure

American Heart Association CPR certification

ACLS within 6 months of hire

Telemetry Experience Or HMC Class Required CPI training is required and must be renewed annually

Must obtain CPI certification within 6 months of hire/transfe

Preferred: Certification in specialty

Required: Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities : Must pass annual clinical competency based program and mandated in-service education. Unit specific skills may include but not limited to IV therapy, basic arrhythmia interpretation, conscious sedation, Bi-Pap/CPAP and EndTidal CO2. Skills will be determined by a challenge exam and/or skill performance or by completion of a Staff Development course.

Must Be Cross Trained By Specialty:

• Inpatient Unit RN float requires cross training for medical/surgical unit, surgical unit, intermediate care unit, cardiac unit, emergency department, pediatrics, maternity and child care center (MNCC) and critical care. Appropriate patient assignment based on cross training completion.
• Procedure Unit RN float requires cross training for Radiology/Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab Procedure Care Unit, Endoscopy pre and post procedure care.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).

Hunterdon Medical Center

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