Registered Nurse (RN), MedSurg Float Pool, Full Time

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JOB SUMMARY

Provides advanced comprehensive patient care across multiple MedicalSurgical inpatient units by applying evidence-based nursing practice rapid clinical assessment skills and independent decision making. The Float Pool RN functions as a highly skilled generalist who adapts to varying patient populations acuity levels workflows and unit specific protocols while ensuring continuity of safe compliant and high-quality care.

Core Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive evidence based nursing care across multiple Med/Surg units including assessment planning implementation and evaluation of patient care for diverse diagnoses acuity levels and age groups. Requires rapid synthesis of clinical data to initiate appropriate interventions without unit specific orientation support.
- Perform advanced clinical assessments and independent clinical judgment to identify changes in patient condition prioritize care needs and escalate concerns appropriately in unfamiliar unit environments.
- Adapt practice to unit specific workflows technologies and protocols (e.g. specialty equipment documentation standards order sets) often with limited preparation time while maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary care and patient throughput by collaborating with physicians advanced practice providers case management pharmacy and ancillary services across multiple units to support timely admissions transfers and discharges.
- Administer complex medication regimens and treatments using clinical decision making skills to ensure safety across varying formularies equipment and patient populations encountered during float assignments.
- Provide patient and family education tailored to diverse diagnoses literacy levels and discharge plans while conserving continuity of education across units.


Knowledge/Skills:
- Advanced clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Strong adaptability and ability to function independently in varied care settings
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems
- Knowledge of evidence based Med/Surg nursing standards and regulatory requirements
- Effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Ability to prioritize care in high acuity and high volume environments

JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS

Up to a $20000 sign on bonus or $30000 in student loan repayment!*

Time Type: Full time (72 hours per 2 week pay period) with benefits

Typical Hours: Day Shift 7am to 7pm every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Education:

- Bachelors of Science in Nursing- required

License/Certification:

- Active nursing license in the state of Missouri- required

- BLS- required

- ACLS- preferred

Experience:

-Three (3) years Acute Care Medical Surgical Nursing (RN) Experience- required

*Sign-on bonus subject to eligibility

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Why Work at Saint Francis

Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12bed hospital has grown into the regions leading healthcare systemrecognized nationally for exceptional quality safety and patient experience.

Today Saint Francis serves more than 715000 people across five states. With a 306bed Medical Center nearly 3000 team members and over 300 providers Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphisits a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.

Youll find more than 50 specialties the regions only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center and southeast Missouris first Level III NICU. The systems employed physician group Saint Francis Medical Partners supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the areas primary care providers.

A Mission That Matters

At Saint Francis youre not just doing a job - youre part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion dignity and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.

Mission

To provide a ministry of healing wellness quality and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.

Vision

To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality safety access and value.

Values You Can Feel Every Day

• Integrity: Doing whats right even when no one is watching

• Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future

• Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves

• Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged

• Joy: Serving others with a grateful happy heart

• Compassion: Seeing others through Christs eyes

• Excellence: Always striving to be the best

• Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end

If Youre Looking to Make a True Impact

Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose your team feels like family and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.

Total Rewards

Our most important asset is our colleagues. Thats why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical prescription dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date

• Saint Francis Medical Services Discount

• Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation sick holidays and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility

• Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching

• Education Assistance benefits up to $5000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation

• Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Earned Wage Access

To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility visit Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity or addition to federal law requirements Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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