Registered Nurse - Float Pool Clinic

As a Registered Nurse - Float Pool Clinic at Sutter Health, your responsibilities include providing direct and indirect patient care, developing and implementing nursing care plans, educating patients and their families, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal care. You'll engage with patients, focusing on holistic approaches that encompass psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual factors, all while adhering to industry standards and regulations.

To apply for the Registered Nurse - Float Pool Clinic position at Sutter Health, you must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and possess a valid RN license in California. Additionally, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, along with a minimum of two years of recent nursing experience. Strong communication skills and knowledge of computer applications are also essential for success in this role.

The Registered Nurse - Float Pool Clinic position at Sutter Health operates on a full-time basis, with shifts typically spanning 8 to 12 hours. You'll work across various days of the week, including Fridays, Mondays, Thursdays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, while weekend availability may be required as needed. Flexibility is key as you will float to different clinics within the pool.

While this Registered Nurse - Float Pool Clinic position is limited term, Sutter Health offers competitive pay ranging from $65.67 to $86.02 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, you will be part of a team that values professional growth and development. Although specific benefits for limited-term employees may vary, the environment encourages collaboration and learning among healthcare professionals.

Yes, Sutter Health is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work culture for Registered Nurses in the Float Pool. The organization emphasizes teamwork and effective communication among healthcare providers, which translates to a positive environment for both staff and patients. Continuous development and opportunities for growth are integral to Sutter Health's mission.

When answering this question, highlight specific examples from your nursing experience, emphasizing your patient assessment skills, development of care plans, and your ability to communicate effectively with patients and their families. Discuss how these experiences shaped your approach to holistic care.

In your response, explain your approach to triaging patient needs based on acuity and urgency. Discuss time management strategies you've employed in past roles and how prioritizing care ensures safety and satisfaction for all patients.

Discuss your method of assessing patient needs, gathering information, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop a comprehensive care plan. Be sure to mention how you incorporate individual patient factors into your planning.

When discussing your coping mechanisms, provide examples of stressful scenarios you've encountered and how you maintained professionalism, focused on patient care, and communicated effectively with the healthcare team during these times.

Share a specific situation where you identified a need for patient advocacy, detailing the steps you took to address the concern and ensuring the patient received appropriate care. Highlight the impact of your actions on the patient's experience.

Explain the resources and strategies you use to keep up to date, such as attending workshops, participating in continuing education, and engaging with professional nursing organizations. Personalizing it with recent examples can help showcase your dedication to your profession.

Emphasize the importance of effective communication in nursing, especially regarding patient interactions, team collaboration, and patient education. Provide examples of how you have used communication to improve patient outcomes and team dynamics.

In your answer, mention specific EHR systems you have used, your comfort level with technology, and how you leverage EHR for documenting patient care, ensuring communication among team members, and enhancing patient safety.

Share effective methods you use to communicate complex medical information to patients and families, ensuring they understand their care plans. Discuss adapting your communication style based on the audience’s background or needs.

In your response, convey your passion for nursing and how the Float Pool position aligns with your career goals. Mention Sutter Health's commitment to quality patient care and its supportive work environment as key factors that attract you to this opportunity.