Registered Nurse (RN)- Lexington Float Pool

The RN Float Pool at Lexington Medical Center provides staffing support across multiple inpatient and emergency care areas to ensure safe, high-quality patient care throughout the hospital. Float Pool Registered Nurses work within the Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical Unit, Post-Surgical Unit, and Critical Care Unit (CCU), adapting to the needs of each department while maintaining excellence in patient care, safety, teamwork, and customer service. The Emergency Department includes specialized areas for core emergency care, fast track services, and behavioral health support, focusing on the stabilization, treatment, and disposition of patients with a wide range of medical needs. The Medical-Surgical Unit provides comprehensive care for adult patients requiring acute inpatient services, while the Post-Surgical Unit specializes in the recovery and management of patients following surgical procedures, with an emphasis on orthopedic and urological care. The Critical Care Unit delivers advanced monitoring and treatment for patients with complex and critical healthcare needs. As part of Lexington Medical Center and the Advocate Health system, Float Pool nurses play a vital role in supporting patient-centered care across the continuum, utilizing advanced technology and evidence-based practice while serving the healthcare needs of our community.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures; Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and communication skills while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum

Requirements

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing; Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association; ACLS are required within 6 months of hire

Nice to have

2 years of RN experience preferred

Benefits

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program