Float Pool Manager

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Position Summary

• Responsible for directing and coordinating staff and patient care services.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Licenses and Certification

• Illinois Registered Nurse Professional License
• BLS
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, ENPC, TNCC, TNS if applicable

Experience and Skills

• Technical Experience – 3 years clinical in related field
• Supervisory Experience – 1 year

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Plans and implements programs to support positive patient outcomes.
• Serves as a liaison with the Medical Staff.
• Evaluates effectiveness of unit based clinical programs related to delivery of care and clinical practice.
• Assist in preparation for JCAHO, IDPH, IPT and other regulatory agency surveys.
• Monitors and responds to patient/family/physician expectations.

RN Float Manager Responsibilities:

Staffing and scheduling:

• Coordinate staffing assignments for float pool staff based on anticipated staffing needs across various units.
• Create, manage, balance and oversee employee schedules in collaboration with department managers.
• Monitor staff availability, skills and preferences to ensure efficient and effective deployment.
• Recruitment and on-boarding:
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to recruit, interview and select candidates for the float pool.
• Develop and implement orientation and training programs to ensure float pool staff are prepared to work in different units in collaboration with Nursing Professional

Development Staffing and scheduling:

• Employee Management and Development:
• Conduct regular unit/staff meetings
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback
• Identify opportunities for professional development and training for float pool staff.
• Address any employee performance or behavioral issues as needed, provide coaching and support
• Round on staff regularly Staffing and scheduling

Operational Management:

• Track and report on staffing key performance indicators
• Ensue compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations in all staffing and patient care activities
• Develop and implement strategies for optimizing staffing and addressing gaps in coverage.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Act as a liaison between float pool and staff , department leaders, and house supervisors, ensuring effective communication and smooth integration
• Participate in meetings and contribute to strategic planning initiatives related to staffing and workforce managementQuality Assurance and Improvement:
• Ensure all float pool staff adhere to the highest standard of patient care, quality, and safety.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the float pool
• Participate on hospital and system level committees to enhance quality, safety and patient care

Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

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