What is pool status?

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Hi everyone!

I am planning to look for a job and in many advertisements i see this word "POOL" in the status column.

What does that mean? Is it some type of work schedule?

Thanks

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I would interpret that as a float position. You would be sent to one of several different units for your shift, based on where they needed the staff that day.

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I would interpret that as a float position. You would be sent to one of several different units for your shift, based on where they needed the staff that day.

So it means i wont have any permanent unit to work in?

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Exactly, you work where ever they need you that day. Not recommended for a new grad, you really need to have a home.

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Thanks, Suzanne.

And last question, if you dont mind.

The schedule they want is 7pm-7am. I am not interested in working night shifts.

Is it possible to ask for morning shifts?

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Sure, you can ask, but they won't be available. The pool postiion is to fill in where they have openings and needs on nights, if that is the schedule. The lfoat can also get cancelled, if it is not a full-time position.

As a new grad, you need to have a unit where you work full-time and learn how we do things here in the US, very different from other countries. My suggestion is to look for a position where you have a set place to work. You do not have enough experience in the US working as an RN.

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Sure, you can ask, but they won't be available. The pool postiion is to fill in where they have openings and needs on nights, if that is the schedule. The lfoat can also get cancelled, if it is not a full-time position.

As a new grad, you need to have a unit where you work full-time and learn how we do things here in the US, very different from other countries. My suggestion is to look for a position where you have a set place to work. You do not have enough experience in the US working as an RN.

Yeah, i agree!

I have 1 year experience only, and that is from Israel.

Well i just saw an opening in Labor and delivery unit which i would love to get, but unfortunately they want the night shifts:(

Well, i appreciate your advice though, thank you a lot!

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May i add also--

having worked the "pool" before, its tough- different place each shift, no continuity really, and some people actually make it hard on the pool nurse... ya know, since she's not a member of their unit, and alot of times, the pool nurse gets the "bad" assignment for that shift too. Some co-workers resent the pool nurse, too, because they may make more $ than them. Grrr.... silly huh?

Pool nursing is good at times and for different circumstances imo, and it worked at the time for me. I've moved on now thankfully.

Peace

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Pool is a rather unique way of putting it, but they are talking about the float pool. Float nurses are sent to nursing units all over a hospital to fill a vacant staff nurse position. In five days time you very possibly would be working on five different nursing units. Each nursing unit is set up different and does things differently so you would have to be very adaptable. Don't know how large the city is where you live, but if there are other hospitals keep looking for a day shift position on one specific unit.

Since you worked in Israel, I am assuming you are Jewish. Have you spoken to a rabbi in your community? He would be able to direct you to the Jewish nursing facilities where I am sure they would be most happy to consider what you have to offer to their patients.

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Pool is a rather unique way of putting it, but they are talking about the float pool. Float nurses are sent to nursing units all over a hospital to fill a vacant staff nurse position. In five days time you very possibly would be working on five different nursing units. Each nursing unit is set up different and does things differently so you would have to be very adaptable. Don't know how large the city is where you live, but if there are other hospitals keep looking for a day shift position on one specific unit.

Since you worked in Israel, I am assuming you are Jewish. Have you spoken to a rabbi in your community? He would be able to direct you to the Jewish nursing facilities where I am sure they would be most happy to consider what you have to offer to their patients.

No, i am not Jewish, i am Russian actually:)

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