Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

9100 W 74TH ST

City:

SHAWNEE MISSION

State:

Kansas

Postal Code:

66204

Job Description:

Registered Nurse – Full-Time

Location: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission/Float Pool

Schedule: Full-Time |Days

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool is responsible for delivering coordinated nursing care to patients across assigned patient care units while managing related clinical activities. This position utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based, and cost-effective care. The RN collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and may provide direction and supervision to assigned nursing personnel. Care is delivered in accordance with organizational policies, professional standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable state nurse practice acts.

Professional Growth Opportunity

• Grow with us. Eligible clinicians may have the opportunity to earn compensation increases through participation in the Clinical Ladder Program based on experience, professional development, and achievement of advancement criteria.
• Clinical Ladder participation is voluntary. Compensation adjustments are determined by program eligibility, advancement level, and organizational guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Performs and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing patient assessments to evaluate patient conditions, identify healthcare needs, and monitor treatment outcomes.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Administers medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions safely and accurately in accordance with provider orders, organizational policies, and professional standards.
• Monitors patient responses to medications and treatments and communicates significant findings to appropriate healthcare providers.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and oversight to assigned nursing personnel to ensure safe, therapeutic, and high-quality patient care.
• Educates patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, procedures, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and self-management strategies.
• Assists physicians and advanced practice providers with bedside procedures and prepares patients for diagnostic testing, procedures, and surgeries.
• Reviews laboratory, diagnostic, and clinical data and communicates abnormal results according to established protocols.
• Provides compassionate emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and their support systems.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment through compliance with infection prevention, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Documents patient care activities, assessments, interventions, outcomes, and communications accurately and timely in the medical record.
• Participates in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and professional development activities.
• Responds appropriately to emergent situations and collaborates with the healthcare team to provide timely interventions.
• Floats to appropriate departments based on organizational needs, clinical competency, scope of practice, licensure, certifications, and training.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to assess patient conditions, evaluate interventions, and modify care plans through critical thinking and sound clinical judgment.
• Knowledge of professional nursing principles, standards of care, and evidence-based practice.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records, automated medication dispensing systems, and healthcare technologies.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Windows-based applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of clinical equipment, including intravenous therapy equipment, central line devices, pulse oximetry equipment, nasogastric tubes, Foley catheters, chest tube systems, and hemodynamic monitoring equipment.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make clinical decisions in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while remaining calm and professional during stressful situations.
• Knowledge of medication administration practices, pharmacology principles, and patient safety standards.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
• Commitment to patient rounding, continuous learning, and completion of required EKG training based on departmental requirements.
• Ability to interpret EKG findings as required by patient population and assigned department.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to function effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Education
• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Experience

• One year of acute care hospital nursing experience preferred.
• Licensure and Certifications
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply based on unit assignment, specialty area, patient population, or state regulations.
  Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
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Pay Range:

$34.04 – $63.31

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.