Internal Facility Float - Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

Department:

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This position is eligible for a SIGN-ON BONUS up to $10,000

Student Loan Forgiveness up to $20,000

Tuition Assistance up to $7,200

RN Referral $5,000 for Advocate Aurora Teammates

Military/Veteran Friendly

Aurora Health St. Luke's Medical Center is seeking Medical Surgical (Med Surg) / Telemetry (Tele) Registered Nurses to join our stellar team of Internal Float Nurses!!!

Current Shifts Available: Days (0700-1930) and Nights (1900-0730)

Experience Required:  18 months Medical Surgical or Telemetry RN experience; 2 years preferred

Schedule Requirements per 6-week schedule:

• 2 Fridays
• 2 Mondays
• 1 weekend
• Holiday (1 summer and 1 Winter)

Internal Float Pool Overview

• RNs are trained in ACLS, NIHSS, IV Ultrasound and cross trained to be a Charge RN
• Internal Float RN will float to Med Surg/Tele units within St. Luke's Medical Center.
• Internal Float RN will receive a base rate + internal float pay
• This position is benefit eligible

Perks of joining Internal Float

• No more "same ole' routine" - Work in various units within one (1) facility helps to keep the days fresh and exciting (No more MUNDANE!!!). Everyday can be a new journey that may open doors to a new specialty area you may have never previously considered.
• Gain impressive work experience for career building - Experience gained over time as a float nurse within a healthcare system can demonstrate that you are a reliable and dedicated employee that can learn on the go and rise to a variety of challenges.
• Benefits & Flexibility – In addition to a competitive benefits package, Aurora Health’s Internal Float Pool offers flexible self-scheduling, additional float pay, minimal holiday rotation (1 summer and 1 winter holiday), and Weekend Program Opportunities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care.
• Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.
• Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel.
• Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines. Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to f