Ambulatory RN- Primary Care Downtown

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a registered nurse to join our pediatric clinic team. The role emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention and provides family-centered care during the episode of care.

The RN will assess patient needs, plan, implement, educate, and evaluate care using evidence-based practices, collaborate with providers, document per policy, and participate in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Ohio required.
• BSN preferred; must be completed within 5 years of start date.
• Minimum 3 years pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assess patient needs and plans; implement, educate and evaluate care using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Ensure clinic processes and workflows comply with regulations and policy.
• Collaborate with providers and team to ensure smooth clinic flow and positive outcomes.
• Document per organizational standards and procedures.
• Engage in data collection, quality improvement, and report updates to staff.

Skills

Family Centered Care

Nursing Assessment

Care Planning

Evidence-Based Practice

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

BSN in progress within 5 years

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

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.

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

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