RN-Float East

• Schedule: Day Shift. 36 hours weekly 7:00a-7:30p.

About the Position

A “RN Float East” is a person who holds a valid Indiana license, and who bears primary responsibility and accountability for nursing practices based on specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, and behavioral sciences. The RN Float East is a versatile and skilled professional who provides high quality patient care across various units within the hospital, including Critical Care, Progressive Care, Observation, Family Birthing Center, Emergency Department, and all North units. The patient population consists of individuals across the lifespan with varying levels of acuity, from critically ill patients requiring intensive monitoring and intervention to those needing observation and supportive care. This includes patients with complex medical conditions, surgical needs, emergent health concerns, maternal and newborn care, and those receiving rehabilitative and psychiatric services. The RN Float East must be prepared to provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each unit's specialized patient needs. This role requires adaptability, clinical expertise, and the ability to work effectively in diverse healthcare settings to meet the needs of patients.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Must maintain competence in BLS after initial training.
• Expected to demonstrate a calm, pleasant, and professional demeanor.
• Must have the ability to work cooperatively with all staff, physicians, and departments.
• Committed to Patient Satisfaction and Patient Safety.
• See Competency Checklist for Unit/Department/Service Area Specifics.
• Requires interpersonal skills to instruct and comfort patients and their families, and maintain communication with a variety of internal and external staff.
• Recognizes and reinforces positive efforts of the healthcare team and co-workers.
• Addresses issues tactfully and in a timely manner.
• Experience as determined by work area and hospital in order to acquire and effectively utilize knowledge of unit and departmental policies and procedures.
• Must meet established quality and quantity standards for the role.
• Appropriately uses therapeutic touch to calm and comfort.
• Demonstrates a cheerful demeanor through smiling and other non-verbal cues, maintaining a positive attitude and refraining from complaining.
• Willing to work hard and assist others once own tasks are completed. Remains sensitive to the needs and workload of the entire unit/department.
• Shows willingness to take ownership, using “I” or “we” rather than “they” or “them.” Avoids blaming others.
• Demonstrates compassion by understanding and relating to patients’ situations, and helping them achieve their desired outcomes.
• Supports the team by recognizing and celebrating successes, treating team members with respect, and participating actively in team activities.
• Always prioritizes safety when making decisions.
• Uses imagination to connect with others, fostering empathy and compassion.
• Promotes and supports Reid’s services and regional market strategies to achieve “Lean” deployment strategies.
• Demonstrates the ability to connect on a human level, including making eye contact and greeting patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Shows courteous interactions, including using correct voice inflection and positive body language.
• Demonstrates empathy by acknowledging and validating patients' situations or experiences. (“It must be hard to…” “It must be difficult to…”)

Education & Experience

• Minimum education required: Associates, Bachelor's, or Masters Degree in Nursing

Licensure & Certification

• Minimum licensure required: Licensure in State of Indiana as a Registered Nurse