Registered Nurse - Float

More Than Just a Job: A True Calling

Location: Our organization - Janesville, WI

Employment Type: Regular

Position Overview

Department: Float Pool

Schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, with a rotation of every third weekend and holiday.

This role involves providing care across various departments, including Emergency, Medical/Surgical, ICU, and potentially the Family Birth unit.

Experience: 1-2 years of RN experience in critical care settings (Emergency, ICU, PACU) is strongly preferred. Previous training in ultrasound IV is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance patient care quality and life by applying medical-surgical nursing standards and systematically assessing nursing practices.
• Build effective relationships and advocate for patients and their families to create personalized care plans.
• Utilize the nursing process to formulate and execute care plans, gather assessment data, establish nursing diagnoses, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Develop management strategies considering various dimensions of health, including physical, cultural, social, and spiritual aspects.
• Demonstrate understanding of how illnesses affect patients' overall status and well-being.
• Exhibit leadership by collaborating with patients, families, and the healthcare team to assess needs, set goals, and evaluate care outcomes.
• Engage in effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure culturally sensitive and ethical care.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion, maintenance, and comfort measures.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by mentoring nursing colleagues and students.
• Implement evidence-based practices in medical-surgical nursing, ensuring care aligns with patient-specific needs.
• Maintain a state of alertness and safety while performing duties.
• Conduct point-of-care testing as per established protocols.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program or equivalent educational background for licensing.
• Experience: Minimum of one year as a registered nurse for Ministry Float or two years for Regional Float.

Physical Demands

• Regularly communicate verbally to share information.
• Frequent standing and walking required.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
• Regular use of vision for near and far distances, as well as color differentiation.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive communication and detect alarms.
• Occasional driving and physical movements such as bending and squatting.

Licensure and Certifications

Must hold the following certifications based on the state of work location:

• Illinois: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association, Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Missouri: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association, Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration or Compact State RN.
• Oklahoma: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association, Registered Nurse (RN) - Compact State or Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
• Wisconsin: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association, Registered Nurse (RN) - Compact State or Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Work Schedule

Shift: Night Shift (United States)

Job Type: Employee

Department: Nursing Floats

Weekly Hours: 24

Benefits

Our organization values its dedicated employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees to access earned wages before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition assistance through the FlexPath Fund for eligible team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.