RN Float

Job DescriptionDepartment: Nursing AdministrationWork Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)Shift: Shift 1Work Schedule: 10 HrSummary:The RN 1 is a beginning level nurse who utilizes a scientific and theoretical knowledge base along with policy and procedures, standards of care and protocols to guide practice. The RN 1 relies on the experience, judgment and support of others while developing knowledge in practice. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.The Float RN is a level 1RN beginner level nurse who utilizes a scientific and theoretical knowledge base along with policy and procedures, standards of care and protocols to guide practice. The Float RN relies on the experience, judgment and support of others while developing knowledge in practice. The RN float exemplifies the Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH) mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with ROPH policies and procedures.Evidence Based Practice Seeks out resources to assist in the management of new patient situations. Uses evidenced based guidelines (P&P, nursing standards of care, protocols and pathways) consistently. Supports a hospital wide innovation to achieve positive outcomes.Relationships and Caring Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes. Treats patients and families with respect and a sensitivity for diverse viewpoints and cultures. Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team. Works effectively with other professional nurses through mutual support and respect. Demonstrates beginning collaboration skills to meet the needs of patients and families.Critical Thinking Utilizes beginning assessment skills to evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family. Uses scientific and theoretical knowledge to develop and implement the plan of care for assigned patients with support from experienced staff. Recognizes a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns.Technical Expertise Uses medical devices safely and effectively in the delivery of patient care and seeks guidance when needed. Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications. Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk and seeks guidance when needed. Applies the teaching-learning process effectively to meet the learning needs of patients and familiesLeadership Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals with guidance. Supports unit goals and change initiatives. Demonstrates beginning delegation skills to meet the needs of patients.1. Evidence Based Practice1.1 Seeks out resources to assist in the management of new patient situations.1.2 Uses evidenced based guidelines (policies and procedures, nursing standards of care, protocols and pathways) consistently.1.3 Supports a hospital wide innovation to achieve positive outcomes.2. Relationships and Caring2.1 Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.2.2 Treats patients and families with respect and a sensitivity for diverse viewpoints and cultures.2.3 Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team.2.4 Works effectively with other professional nurses through mutual support and respect.2.5 Demonstrates beginning collaboration skills to meet the needs of patients and families.3. Critical Thinking3.1 Utilizes beginning assessment skills to evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family.3.2 Uses scientific and theoretical knowledge to develop and implement the plan of care for assigned patients with support from experienced staff.3.3 Recognizes a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns.4. Technical Expertise4.1 Uses medical devices safely and effectively in the delivery of patient care and seeks guidance when needed.4.2 Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.4.3 Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk and seeks guidance when needed.4.4 Applies the teaching-learning process effectively to meet the learning needs of patients and families5. Leadership5.1 Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals with guidance.5.2 Supports unit goals and change initiatives.Page 2 of 25.3 Demonstrates beginning delegation skills to meet the needs of patients.Required Job Qualifications: Associate Degree in nursing and enrolled in a BSN program, baccalaureate program or Masters in Nursing, required to complete degree within five years from date of hire. Non-baccalaureate RNs are not eligible for promotion. Bachelors Degree in Nursing or other major (except current employees hired before October 31, 2009). Current state of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure. CPR ACLS within 1 year for ICU, Tele, Endo, PACU, IR, ED PALS within 1 year for PACU, ED Analytical ability. Communication skills are required in order to teach. Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.Physical Demands: Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift. Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs. The ability to check documents for errors, use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required. Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities required:KnowledgeEntry Level.Associate Degree in Nursing BSN program or Masters in nursing preferred, required to complete degree within five years from date of hire. Associate Degree or Diploma in nursing without intent to advance education may be accepted only by approval of the VP-Patient Care Services for critical specialty nursing staffing need.Current state of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.CPRACLS within 1 year for ICU, Tele, Endo, PACU, IR, EDPALS within 1 year for PACU, ED2. SkillsAnalytical ability is munication skills are required in order to teach.Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.3. AbilitiesWork requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift.Willingness to be first to float throughout the hospital and when high patient census or other factors call for additional assistance.Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts as per RTI I criteria.Able to be downstaffed in 4 hour incrementsAbility to transport objects, patients and equipmentAbility to respond quickly to patient needs.Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditionswhile caring for the sickAbility to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of fire or other disastersRoutinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.Ability to stand and walk throughout most of designated shift.Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.The ability to check documents for errors, use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.Rush Oak Park Hospital has provided exceptional health care in Chicagos western suburbs for more than a century. As a partner with Rush University Medical Center, we combine the convenience and personal touch of a community hospital.Position RN FloatLocation US:IL:Oak ParkReq ID 1003

Created: 2025-11-15