Ambulatory RN- Primary Care Downtown

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse to join our pediatric team, delivering family-centered care to promote rapid, safe, and effective patient progress through episodes of care.

You will assess patient needs, plan and implement care using evidence-based practices, document per standards, and collaborate with providers to maintain a smooth clinic flow and positive outcomes. Ohio RN licensure required; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program.
• BSN preferred; must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.

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 requirements.
• Works with providers and team to ensure a smooth clinic flow and positive patient/family outcomes.
• Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Engages in data collection, auditing, and Quality Improvement; communicates updates to staff.

Skills

Family-centered care

Evidence-based practice

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

ACEN/CCNE-accredited nursing program

BSN (preferred; must complete in 5 years)

Tools

Computer skills

Electronic health records

Job description

Overview

8:30am - 5pm on Fridays and one other weekday (negotiable which day).

Overview

8:30am - 5pm on Fridays and one other weekday (negotiable which day).

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"