Overview
The Float Pool is the ideal team for individuals who have experience in one or more areas and enjoy working in a variety of settings. The Float Pool provides the expertise of experienced team members who are prepared to serve in many areas of our organization. This team is composed of Registered Nurses that at minimum have eighteen months of nursing experience in a hospital setting. These nurses must also have experience in the area(s) that they are hired to work in. Following orientation, the Float Pool team members are deployed to staff scheduling needs at RMC and NMC campuses. Departments supported by the Float Pool are: Acute Care (including the Rehabilitation Pavilion at NMC), Critical Care, Emergency Department, and Behavioral Health. The Float Pool is the ideal team for individuals who have experience in one or more areas and enjoy working in a variety of settings. The flexibility of the Float Pool team member is recognized by a premium pay rate (please consult DCH Human Resources for more details).
The Team Leader functions as the unit-based clinical supervisor with responsibility for staff direction, patient flow, patient safety, resource utilization, shift assignments and overall quality of care delivered. The Team Leader, under the supervision of the unit manager, provides and coordinates in-services, continuing education programs, and mentoring of the clinical staff, especially recent hires. Actively coordinates and participates in PI activities; collects data to assess employee performance and participates in staff evaluation process. The Team Leader must be available to work weekend and holiday shifts based on unit needs.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Coordinates unit activities and provides leadership for unit staffing and patient assignments and responds to and provides leadership during crisis and emergency situations. Responsible for supervision and evaluation of nursing care furnished to each patient in their assigned clinical department. At a minimum, evaluate the care for each LPN assigned patient upon admission and when appropriate, on an ongoing basis in accordance with accepted standards of nursing practice and hospital policy. Promotes efficient patient flow including timely discharges and admissions. Encourages a safe environment by promoting adherence to established protocols, policies and procedures. Serves as clinical resource and subject matter expert for staff. Provides just in time feedback with appropriate accountability as needed. Implements evidence - based practices. Rounds on patients, physicians, and employees. Leads unit based daily huddle and represents unit at house wide daily huddle. Maintains records related to orientation in-service and unit competency assessments. Adheres to productivity, revenue and expense goals. Displays sound judgment and critical thinking skills in areas of decision-making and problem-solving. Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships by working with other unit leaders and departments to define and work toward common goals. Ensures compliance with various quality standards and regulatory agency requirements. May take management call as directed. Facilitates bidirectional communication to ensure timely exchange of information to all stakeholders. Treats all people (customers and employees) fairly and with respect. Creates an environment that supports employee recruitment and retention.
DCH Standards:
Qualifications
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Must obtain within 6 months - American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted
Cardiac/Critical Care:
Emergency Department-both campuses:
Emergency Department - Regional Campus only:
Perioperative:
Women's/Children:
Clinical Support:
Dialysis:
International RNs:
TNCC must be completed w/in 12 months of hire date
WORKING CONDITIONS
WORK CONTEXT
PHYSICAL FACTORS