RN - Float Pool We offer a competitive base hourly rate between $30.00 and $45.00 per hour dependent upon the level of shift commitment within a 6 week schedule. The Float Pool RN holds shift accountability to provide direct care to the patients by utilization of the nursing process in accordance with the established policies and procedures of Harris Regional Hospital. Abides by the standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations. Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education. Delegates patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of other staff. Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. Provides physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families. Supervises assigned team members. Assists with orienting new employees and students as required. PRN Registered Nurse Float Pool Program Guidelines Guidelines: 1. Float Pool RNs must maintain education and clinical requirements within specified time periods. Clinical proficiency must be demonstrated as required in each unit where work is to be performed. Department specific orientation will be provided. 2. Time off for Float Pool RNs will be coordinated with Nursing Administration and will be unpaid. PRN staff members are not eligible for Vacation/PTO or EIB hours accrual. 3. Float Pool RNs commit to working one Summer and one Winter holiday per calendar year. Summer holidays are: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. Winter holidays are Thanksgiving day, Christmas day, and New Years Day. Float Pool RNs are eligible to receive Holiday differential for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Thanksgiving Holiday differential (half time) will be paid for hours worked on Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving at 7pm until Thursday, Thanksgiving at 7pm. *Christmas holiday pay (time and one-half) will be paid from 7pm Christmas Eve until 7pm Christmas Day. 4. Nursing Administration will review the staffing needs and determine the number and level of Nurse Float Pool Staff RNs. Vacant Nurse Float Program positions will be posted in accordance with the hospitals Job Posting and Transfer Policy. 5. Internal employees may apply for Float Pool RN vacancies and normal position transfer guidelines will apply. RNs with 1 or more years of experience are invited to join our RN Float Pool. We offer a competitive base hourly rate between $30.00 and $45.00 per hour dependent upon the level of shift commitment within a 6 week schedule. The Float Pool RN must meet ICU, ED and General Medical Surgical Unit competency skills sets as the ability to work in these units is a requirement. Level 1 - Day shift $30.00 per hour/Night shift $33.00 per hour. Commitment: Minimum of 6 shifts (72 hours) per six week schedule and 1 shift (12 hours) must be on the weekend. Level 2 - Day shift $35.00 per hour/Night shift $38.00 per hour. Commitment: Minimum of 7 shifts (84 hours) per six week schedule and 2 shifts (24 hours) must be on the weekend. Level 3 - Day shift $40.00 per hour/Night shift $42.00 per hour. Commitment: Minimum of 8 shifts (96 hours) per six week schedule and 3 shifts (36 hours) must be on the weekend. Level 4 - Day shift $42.00 per hour/Night shift $45.00 per hour. Commitment: Minimum of 9 shifts (108 hours) per six week schedule and 4 shifts (48 hours) must be on the weekend. Float Pool RNs are eligible to receive all applicable evening, night, and weekend shift differentials. These RN positions are PRN status. PRN employees are not eligible for most benefits, but PRN employees are eligible to participate in the Companys 401(k) retirement plan and are eligible for the Discretionary Employer Matching Contribution. QUALIFICATIONS: RN must have a minimum of one year of experience in order to be eligible to participate in the RN Float Pool. 1. Must have current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of North Carolina or from a compact state. 2. Current BLS maintained. 3. Current ACLS maintained. 4. Current PALS maintained PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Ability to lift and move at least 50 pounds. 2. Ability to see colors, see at least 1 mm squares. 3. Ability to hear and distinguish heart, lung, and bowel sounds. 4. Ability to reach overhead. 5. Ability to remain calm, continue to function effectively and develop priorities during stressful situations. 6. Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, leadership and others. Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment and follow-up. 7. Ability to use fine motor skills. 8. Ability to move and operate equipment and carry supplies. 9. Ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time. 10. Ability to remain focused and organized. **Primary Location: **NC-Sylva **Work Locations: ** **Job: **Nursing **Organization: **Starr Regional Medical Center **Schedule: **Per Diem/PRN **Shift: **Variable