Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool - Full Time
UHS
Summary
Report to Nursing Management, this position is responsible for safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.
Job description
The Float RN supplements unit-based staffing during periods of high census fluctuation and staffing needs. Acts as team members on multiple units while being assigned to one unit per shift. The Float RN does not have a physical home unit, but instead functions out of a home department and is assigned to units on an as needed basis which can be daily or longer to cover vacancies and leaves. For providing maximum flexibility the Float RN will receive supplemental pay.
Performs nursing process with minimal supervision and seeks assistance as necessary. Utilizes discretion and independent judgment in applying the nursing process to the provision of age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality patient care. Exhibits flexibility by rotating within the cluster for those units the Float RN has obtained competency. Functions in a skills mix environment and directly supervises and delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff while working with various healthcare members as part of a multidisciplinary team on a particular unit. Is committed to professional growth through seeking specialized training or certifications relevant to the specialties within the cluster.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years' experience on a Med/Surg/Telemetry unit in an Acute Care Facility is required.
- Current California RN license required.
- BLS (CPR) Certificate required.
- Successfully pass a telemetry rhythm test as part of the pre-employment requirement.
- Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification within 90 days of hire required.
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development Opportunities
- HealthStream Online Learning
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Pet Insurance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.