A New Graduate Nurse in the Float Pool provides basic leadership for patient care, collaborates with various departments, and supports staff as a mentor while receiving guidance from more experienced nurses and care coordinators. The role requires a minimum of one year of experience, completion of American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support training, and a current Texas RN license. This position emphasizes proactive care planning and continuous professional development in a clinical healthcare environment.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides basic leadership skills for assigned patients, collaborates with other departments and begins process of proactive thinking when implementing the plan of care. Serves as mentor to the staff nurse and ancillary personnel; receives mentoring from Staff Nurse II and III; and Patient Care Coordinator.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Minimum of one year experience required. Verification of course completion in accordance with all American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider guidelines is required. BSN highly preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a registered nurse is required. Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card.
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