Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital
Shift: Shift 3
Status: Full Time FTE: 0.920000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Nights with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 7:00pm to 7:00am
Summary:
The Maternal Child Float Pool RN will provide direct patient care and support to the Maternal Child patient care areas, Labor and Delivery (L&D), Maternal Child and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The RN will demonstrate specific Maternal Child float pool competency in all these areas of Maternal Child. The Float Pool RN is required to be flexible and may have to float throughout the Maternal Child Units multiple times throughout the shift depending on fluctuations in volume and acuity. Coordinates total patient care utilizing the Nursing Process. Provides and participates in patient and family teaching/education. Collaborates with other health care professionals in the coordination of patient care. Provides direction to other non-licensed personnel within the departments. The Float Pool RN will maintain a level of competency based on their previous unit's experience.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION Current New York State Nursing LicenseMeets and is current and competent with all New York State licensure requirements BSN strongly preferredCurrent Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)Current Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRP) or certification obtained within six months of hire Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or certification obtained within six monthsMaintains NRP and BLS (ACLS & EFM if applicableBasic Fetal Monitoring
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 2-3 years clinical experience in Maternal Child areas required KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Demonstrated clinical abilityStrong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated clinical ability and excellent communication skills