Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse, RN, Hospital Float is accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating care for patients served and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The Registered Nurse, RN, Hospital Float practices professional nursing by utilizing the nursing process and adheres to standards set forth in the Nurse Practice Act of Pennsylvania and Grand View Health policies and procedures.

The Registered Nurse, RN, Hospital Float floats to various units within the Grand View Health hospital based on the patient census and the skills of the RN. An ability to work efficiently and effectively with others, providing compassionate and cutting-edge patient care while also contributing to the positive and collaborative team environment at Grand View Health, is a must.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives. Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and "near misses" to appropriate management authority.
• Implements policies, procedures and standards consistently in the performance of assigned duties.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures and devices and communicates the same to those in charge.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Fosters a healing environment for patients and families.
• Assumes responsibility and authority for establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient and creating an individualized plan of care. Evaluates patient's response and intervenes to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Integrates clinical reasoning and knowledge as the foundation for decision-making.
• Balances patient's rights and organization's responsibilities in providing professional and ethical care.

Grand View Health's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a 14-bed unit that provides comprehensive care for patients with complex health problems. The unit also cares for seriously ill or injured patients who require close observation and constant care.