ED/Critical Care/Observation Float
Core
Provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting, specifically within Emergency Department, Critical Care, and Observation units.
Role type
Registered Nurse (RN) - Level I & II
Builds
Safe, quality patient care outcomes in acute care environments
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Registered Nurse license, Basic Life Support certification, patient assessment, clinical judgment, interprofessional collaboration, charge nurse duties, precepting new staff
Preferred skills
BSN degree, specialty certification
Technologies
Patient monitoring equipment, lift equipment
Responsibilities
Prioritize patient diagnosis and goals, coordinate with interprofessional teams, mentor colleagues, lead interprofessional teams, advocate for patient rights, engage in holistic data collection, participate in policy development, demonstrate charge nurse and precepting competencies
Seniority
Mid-level IC (Level I & II)