RN FLOAT-FND LTC Nursing Support

As an RN FLOAT-FND LTC Nursing Support at Citizens Memorial Hospital, your primary responsibilities include performing initial assessments, providing essential bedside care, assisting with medication administration and daily hygiene, as well as educating patients and their families about their care throughout their stay. You’ll be an integral part of the healthcare team, supporting various departments based on the hospital's needs.

To qualify for the RN FLOAT-FND LTC Nursing Support position at Citizens Memorial Hospital, you need to hold a valid RN license, preferably a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in nursing. Experience in long-term care or a similar setting is highly beneficial but not mandatory, as we provide training to help you navigate various departments effectively.

Working as an RN FLOAT-FND LTC Nursing Support at Citizens Memorial Hospital comes with many benefits, including competitive wages, annual merit increases, a comprehensive insurance package for you and your family, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, you may access early pay options, enjoy paid time off, and participate in a matched savings retirement plan.

The RN FLOAT-FND LTC Nursing Support at Citizens Memorial Hospital works full-time on a rotating night schedule. This allows for flexibility and helps ensure that all patients receive the care they need, day or night. The rotating schedule can also keep your work life interesting!

The employee loan forgiveness program at Citizens Memorial Hospital offers eligible RN FLOAT-FND LTC Nursing Support members the potential to reclaim up to $20,000 back on qualifying student loans. This program aims to alleviate the financial strain of student debt while rewarding your commitment to our community through your nursing service.

In answering this question, highlight your adaptability and experience working in various departments. Emphasize specific examples where you effectively managed the diverse needs of patients and utilized your skills across different specialties.

Discuss the importance of active listening and clear, compassionate communication. Provide examples of how you educate patients and involve their families in the care process to ensure they understand their treatment and feel supported.

Explain your approach to critical thinking, showcasing examples of clinical decisions you’ve made in high-pressure situations. Highlight your ability to assess situations, make informed decisions promptly, and adjust care plans as necessary.

Share strategies you employ to manage stress, such as prioritization, staying organized, and reaching out for support when needed. Mention a specific situation where you effectively maintained composure and delivered high-quality care under pressure.

Discuss the importance of patient privacy and the laws governing confidentiality, such as HIPAA. Provide examples of how you consistently uphold these standards in all aspects of care.

Talk about your commitment to patient education and the preferred methods you utilize, such as one-on-one discussions, visual aids, or informational brochures. Emphasize how you assess a patient’s understanding and adapt your teaching accordingly.

Share your personal motivations for choosing nursing as a career and what drives you to work in long-term care. Touch on your passion for helping others and the rewards of building relationships with patients and their families.

Use this opportunity to showcase your advocacy skills. Discuss a scenario in which you recognized a patient's needs or concerns and took action to address them, ensuring they received the appropriate care.

Detail your familiarity with EMR systems, emphasizing any specific systems you have used. Highlight how you effectively navigate these platforms to document patient care and communicate with the healthcare team.

Express your thoughts on flexibility and adaptability as vital qualities for a nurse in a float pool setting. Mention how these attributes contribute to better patient outcomes and team dynamics in a constantly changing environment.