Ambulatory RN - Cardiology Clinic

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH, seeks a dedicated RN for full-time dayshift. The role emphasizes family-centered care, rapid, safe patient progression and adherence to evidence-based practices across pediatric clinics.

The nurse collaborates with providers to ensure smooth workflow, accurate documentation, and compliance with regulatory standards while pursuing ongoing professional development and BSN completion when applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited school.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred; must complete BSN within 5 years.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Ohio.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs and plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Ensures clinic processes and workflows comply with regulatory and policy compliance.
• Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Engages in workplace community by data collection, quality improvement and reporting.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Evidence-based practices

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred)

BSN within 5 years of start date

Ohio RN licensure

Tools

Computer skills

EMR systems (electronic medical records)

Job description

Overview:Full-time, 40 hrs per week, Dayshift, Monday-FridayNo weekends or holidaysMust be able to travel to other clinics (up to 2 hrs away) as needed. No overnight travel. NCH vehicle provided.Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.Job Description Summary:Emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention as they assist patients and families to move rapidly, uneventfully, safely, and as effectively as possible through their episode of care. Delegates, oversees and provides quality, safe and developmentally appropriate patient care.Job Description:Essential Functions:Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.Assesses individualized patient needs and plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.Ensures clinic processes and workflows comply with regulatory and policy compliance.Works closely with providers and other team members to ensure a smooth clinic flow addressing patient/parent concerns and attaining positive patient and family outcomes.Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.Engages in the “workplace community” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff.Education Requirement:Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited school, required.Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred. Must successfully complete BSN within 5 years of start date.Licensure Requirement:Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio, required.Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, requiredExperience:Three years of pediatric clinical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Color vision, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Electricity, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Seeing – Far/nearFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat/kneelCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Standing, Walking\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"