PRN/Optional
Shift Varies

The Float Pool at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital offers a dynamic and flexible work environment for nursing professionals, providing coverage across telemetry and critical care departments. This unique unit allows nurses to gain broad experience by working in various specialties, with bed counts and staffing levels that vary based on the department's needs. Nurses in the Float Pool can tailor their schedules with six-week rotation cycles, choosing between twelve-hour or eight-hour shifts, and weekend and holiday options. Twelve-hour shifts are scheduled every third weekend, while eight-hour shifts occur every other weekend. The orientation process is designed to support each nurse’s background, offering individualized clinical training based on experience. With patient care responsibilities fluctuating depending on the department, nurses experience a varied patient-to-nurse ratio. To be part of the Float Pool, nurses are expected to have one to two years of experience in their specialty area, while Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required for those working in critical care and telemetry. However, new graduates with a healthcare background are also considered. 

Job Overview:

This position provides assistance and/or performs basic activities of daily living and specified treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of the nurse. This position may perform non-direct patient care activities as assigned, requested, or directed. This position also performs clerical duties as assigned. Must have the interpersonal skill to communicate with respect and compassion to customers.  This position also communicates information through various telecommunication devices and assists in coordinating patient flow.

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Completion of first nursing clinical rotation/semester
Reading and math ability appropriate to the position. Multi-line phone skills, familiar with patient call systems and pagers. Previous experience with computer operation.
Student Nurse (LPN or RN)

 

Job Responsibilities:

Performs and documents basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of an RN. Maintains competency of tasks in which the Student ACT has been trained.   Completes assigned tasks within required timeframe.   Seeks clarification from the nurse when in doubt about how to proceed. Serves as a role model to other ACTs for basic patient care competencies and tasks. Completes advanced ACT tasks as delegated within scope and state laws.
Maintains a safe environment. Reports safety hazards to appropriate personnel. Completes safety event report as necessary. Complies with Infection Control policies. Demonstrates knowledge of safety/emergency policies and procedures and appropriately corrects any identified hazards.
Communicates effectively with others. Shows respect to patients, families and co-workers. Reports patient related information in a timely manner. Reports problems in completing assignment/tasks in a timely manner to the appropriate person. Documents observations and tasks performed. Works in collaboration with all members of the health care team. Utilizes chain of command appropriately.
Performs supply, equipment, and environmental-related activities as required, and described in principal accountabilities. Recognizes, reports, and follows-up on issues with supply/equipment availability in a timely manner. Reports and follows through as per unit standard concerning equipment that is broken or malfunctioning. Assures equipment/supplies are readily available for use by next person.
Acknowledges need for self growth and accountability. Identifies area for self improvement. Demonstrates/maintains knowledge of organizational and unit changes. Supports organizational and unit changes.
Maintains the medical record.  Documents accurately in the medical record as per unit/TriHealth guidelines.  Performs computer downtime procedures according to unit/TriHealth guidelines.  Maintains proficient knowledge of computer applications specific to their unit/job. Provides other clerical support to unit as needed and directed by charge nurse or manager.

Other Job-Related Information:

Working Conditions:

Bending - Frequently
Climbing - Occasionally
Concentrating - Consistently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Frequently
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently
Pulling - Consistently
Pushing - Consistently
Reaching - Consistently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Frequently
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Frequently
Talking - Consistently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Occasionally
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community