What are the responsibilities and job description for the Float Pool Nurse (Days) position at Southern Regional Medical Center?
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Southern Regional Medical Center is a non-profit, 331-bed full-service hospital serving the residents of Clayton County and southern crescent metro Atlanta communities. The hospital offers a complete line of services including Senior Care and Senior Behavioral Health Services; Emergency Services; Heart and Vascular; Advanced Imaging; Laboratory; Neuroscience Services; Rehabilitation; Sleep Diagnostic Center; Surgery/Robotic Surgery; Wound Care; and Women’s Health Services, including a Level III NICU. The hospital is certified accredited as a Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center. Learn more at southernregional.org.
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Responsibilities:
We are seeking a Float Pool Nurse (Days), sometimes referred to as a float nurse, flex nurse or pool nurse at Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare in Riverdale, GA. Our Float Pool Nurse will work in our Telemetry (Tele) and/or Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) unit, providing patient care across these two areas. Telemetry units will focus on patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, often those recovering from cardiac events, surgeries, or dealing with heart-related conditions. Med-Surg units cater to a wide variety of patients with medical conditions or those recovering from surgeries. The Float RN will need to adapt to the specific needs of the Med Surg unit and Tele unit.
Employment Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: Days
- perform cardiac monitoring, observe telemetry monitors to track heart rhythms, recognize, and report arrhythmias or other significant changes to the patient’s condition
- address a broad range of conditions such as infections, diabetes, post-operative recovery, or chronic illnesses
- monitor of vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and conduct detailed physical assessments to detect subtle changes in condition
- administer medications, particularly those used to manage cardiac conditions (such as antiarrhythmics, beta-blockers, or anticoagulants) and pain management, infection control (e.g., antibiotics), or chronic disease management
- manage IV lines, administering fluids, and monitoring hydration levels; ensure correct dosages and observe for potential interactions or side effects
- teach patients about heart-healthy practices, conditions, medications, post-discharge care and follow-up care
- provide guidance on the importance of lifestyle changes to improve cardiac health, discharge instructions, and lifestyle recommendations to prevent readmission
- Current and valid state RN License
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred
- Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred
- Ventilator Management experience preferred
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
