Float Pool RN

Float Pool RN

Promotes optimal health, well-being and safety through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, and the Idaho Nurse Practice Act. Provides relationship-based care as demonstrated by recognizing the patient, family and/or designee as a full partner in providing compassionate, coordinated and culturally competent care based on respect for patient’s preferences, values, and needs. Engages fully within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care. Integrates best current evidence into clinical practice and uses data to monitor and improve the outcomes of care processes. Uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.



Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, implements, and documents nursing care for an assigned patient population

• Assists physician during examinations and procedures

• Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse

• Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patient and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills

• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned



Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 lbs

• Must be able to maintain a standing position

• Typical equipment used in a clinical job

• Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend

• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment

• Must be able to assist in patient transfer

• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.


About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.



As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

- 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time
employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month
for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the
month following 30 days of employment

- A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to
further your education, we'll help you pay for it

- Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined
contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging
from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal
to two percent of your gross earnings

- Competitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentials

- An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching

- Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more

- Robust employee referral program

- And much more


If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!


Apply today! Please reach out to Stephanie Vickhammer at svickhammer@kh.org or Front Desk with any questions.


Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.