RN Internal Agency | University Float Pool - Med/Surg | Days

Position Overview

The RN/Internal Agency is a temporary full‑time assignment on various med/surg units at Methodist University Hospital. This 13‑week assignment pays $60.00/hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide practice excellence through specialized nursing assessment, care, evaluation and education to patients and families according to policies and procedures.
• Promote evidence‑based practice by using research to develop, implement and evaluate process standards such as plans of care, protocols and guidelines.
• Provide leadership excellence in the clinical practice area.
• Demonstrate commitment to learning excellence through professional development and clinical expertise.
• Demonstrate role clarity through professional competence, expertise and knowledge, supporting the nursing profession via role modeling and fostering an environment of growth and learning.
• Promote cultural excellence by recognizing and appreciating cultural, ethnic, and generational diversity.
• Direct and delegate all patient care activities on nursing units.

Education & Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Nursing.

• 1‑3 years of experience in an acute care environment.
• Two years of experience in an acute care hospital setting.

Skills and Abilities

• Flexible and versatile in meeting changing staffing demands.
• Analytical skills for complex patient assessment and comprehensive care planning.
• Synthesizes multiple sources of information for problem resolution.
• Proficiency in applying highly technical nursing principles, concepts and techniques.
• Other certifications may be required depending on assigned nursing unit.

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
• Registered Nurse, Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification – American Heart Association

Physical Demands

Medium work: exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. Requires good balance, coordination, visual acuity, ability to react quickly to emergency situations, and ability to work a flexible schedule.