Ambulatory RN- Cardiology Clinic

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 39,573 - 56,362; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to provide care for pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart disease. The role involves assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and engaging in team-based care.

A valid Ohio RN license and Basic Life Support certification are required. Applicants should have three years of pediatric clinical experience. This position offers a flexible schedule with day shifts, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Three years of pediatric clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs and implements care.
• Documents according to organizational standards.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited school

Job description

Overview

• Part‑time, 24 hrs/three days per week, Dayshift, Monday‑Friday.
• Will provide care to both adult and pediatric patients with congenital heart disease.
• Must be able to travel to other clinics (up to 2 hrs away) as needed. No overnight travel. NCH vehicle provided.
• Minimum pay – $34.82 per hour, payable commensurate with experience.

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, required.

Experience

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/near

Frequently:

• 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/kneel

Continuously:

• 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