Department:

　　Float Pool

　　Daily Work Times: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

　　Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours:

　　72

　　Position Summary:

　　Assures the quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the Michigan Nurse Practice Act, McLaren Lapeer Region, and nursing department standards. Utilizing the nursing process, functions primarily in direct patient care. Participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment. Maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and respects patient rights. Begins leadership and preceptor participation when performance demonstrates ability.

　　Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

　　Performs purposeful hourly rounding including: Pain, Position, Personal needs and Possessions

　　Created the “always” experience for the patient and looks for ways to improve patient satisfaction

　　Provides nursing care directly to patients in a calm and professional manner

　　Administers medication to patients as directed/observing the 5 rights of drug administration

　　Initiates and monitors IV's and IV medications

　　Qualifications:

　　Required:

　　Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

　　Must possess valid State of Michigan Nursing License

　　One Year Med/Surg Nursing/One Year Critical Care Nursing or Equivalent two years total (current) hospital-based nursing experience

　　BLS Certified

　　ACLS Certification within 6 months of hire

　　TNCC within 1 year of hire

　　ENPC within 18 months of hire

　　Preferred:

　　Previous work experience within the specific unit specialty

　　Specialty certification within the specific unit