Registered Nurse RN Resource Pool

Summary

This position is part of the Resource Pool/Float Pool and will receive a night shift differential plus incentive pay for Resource Pool.

The Registered Nurse (RN) functions primarily in direct patient care, and demonstrates “competent” clinical practice. This position triages patients, obtains patient history and vital signs and assesses patients. Acts independently to initiate immediate care in the absence of a physician in life threatening situations. Provides care for the acutely ill as well as the non-acute patient. Performs multiple procedures utilizing both complex and simple nursing skills and assists the physician with their procedures.

Provides comfort, both physical and psychological, to the patient, their family and visitors. Provides discharge and follow-up instructions to the patient and family. Answers the ambulance radios and, without assistance, gives appropriate orders for pre-medical center care. Works with multiple types of sophisticated equipment and handles various types of patients in a frequently stressful environment.