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RN Float - East Clinic, JMC

Mercyhealth · Janesville, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

As a float nurse you will move between clinics at the Janesville campus. How do you get up to speed fast in a clinic you have not worked in before?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt quickly to new providers, workflows and supplies without slowing patient flow.

Tell me about a time you had trouble getting a venous blood draw. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know their limits, try sensible techniques, and ask for help rather than hurting the patient.

Tell me about a time you had to teach a patient something new, like a medication or home care. How did you check they understood?

What they are checking: Whether they use teach-back and adjust to the patient's level instead of reading off a handout.

How do you feel about working alternate shifts and weekends when the float schedule calls for it?

What they are checking: Whether they are genuinely flexible, since a float role exists to cover the gaps.

What would you do

A patient calls saying they have had chest tightness since this morning but want to wait for their appointment next week. What do you tell them?

What they are checking: Whether their phone triage sends real emergencies to emergency care instead of booking them out.

The provider is running 40 minutes behind and patients in the waiting room are getting upset. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they keep patients informed and help flow without overstepping into the provider's role.

You notice a follow-up result in a chart that no one has acted on. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they own follow-up gaps and close the loop with the provider and patient.

About the work

Walk me through how you room a patient and collect their assessment data.

What they are checking: Whether their rooming is thorough on vitals, meds, allergies and the reason for the visit, not rushed.

How do you perform a 12-lead EKG, and what would make you show it to the provider right away?

What they are checking: Whether they can get a clean tracing and recognize an abnormal rhythm or ST changes that need urgent attention.

How do you decide what can wait for a callback and what needs to be handled the same day when you are triaging phone calls?

What they are checking: Whether they use protocols and judgment consistently so nothing serious sits in a message queue.

How do you make sure injections are given safely, from verifying the order to documenting it?

What they are checking: Whether they follow the rights of medication administration every time, even on routine shots.

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The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

ESSENTIAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Rooms and collects patient assessment data. • Administers injections and medications. • Performs other patient care procedures as directed and according to established criteria. • Assists provider during treatment, testing, and examinations. • Performs EKG's, simple lab tests and collects venous blood specimens. • Maintains timely flow of patients. • Provides patient and family education. • Documents patient care and related information. • Responds to incoming phone calls. • Performs telephone triaging of patients. • Follows up on patient care as needed. • Reviews and maintains charts. • Participates in Quality and Performance Improvement. • May be required to work alternate shifts and weekends. • Performs other duties as assigned EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN or upon hire BSN completion agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN program. CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Licensed as an RN in State of practice Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days Other certifications per department requirements OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Shares expertise with others. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listen and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Participates in meetings. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively. Edits work for spelling and grammar. Varies writing style to meet needs. Presents numerical data effectively. Able to read and interpret written information. Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software and Word Processing software. LEVEL OF SUPERVISION NA SUPERVISES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: • #1 in the nation on AARP’s Best Employers for Workers Over 50 • One of Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

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