Clinical Nurse I - Nursing Float Pool

The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization.

Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect. Responsibilities include obtaining and recording initial assessment, re-assessing patients systematically, developing and implementing individualized plan of care, making comprehensive nursing decisions, participating in patient health education and discharge planning, implementing and documenting timely interventions, evaluating the plan of care, and performing various Point of Care testing procedures.