Experienced Staff RN Critical Care-CTICU

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Shift differential

Weekend differential

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a registered nurse for the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit to support high-acuity pediatric patients. You will move patients safely through episodes of care, advocate for families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maintain quality and safety.

The role requires a BSN or ADN with a plan to obtain BSN within 5 years, Ohio RN license, current CPR, and willingness to pursue additional certifications as directed.

Qualifications

• BSN or ADN with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years.
• Ohio RN license required.
• Current CPR certification; willingness to obtain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON as determined by manager.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using a family-centered approach.
• Assesses patient needs and communicates priorities to the care team.
• Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication skills

Culturally competent care

Critical thinking

Education

BSN or ASN with BSN commitment

Commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years

Job description

Hours and Compensation

• 36 hours per wk
• Minimum pay - $36.90 per hr plus shift and weekend differentials
• $2.00 per hr increase upon successful completion of unit orientation
• $10k signing bonus for external candidates with at least one year critical care, RN experience (24 month commitment)
• Rotating Days & Nights every six weeks, every other weekend, holiday rotation

More About CTICU

• 20 Beds- 12 closed door rooms & 8 open bay rooms
• Nurse to Patient Ratios 1:1 & 1:2 (High acuity- 2:1)
• Patient Ages: Birth to late Adulthood
• Patient Population: Patients with Congenital Heart Defects, Acquired Heart Disease, Pre & Post-Surgical, Heart & Lung Transplants
• We care for ECMO and VAD patients

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Assists patients to move rapidly, uneventfully, and as effectively as possible through their episode of care while maintaining quality and safety as a priority. Delegates, directs, oversees and provides developmentally appropriate patient care. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.

Essential Functions

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs. Communicates patient care needs and priorities to assigned Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Patient Care Assistants (PCAs), Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel.
• Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and families.
• 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.
• Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.

Education Requirement
BSN; Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.

Licensure Requirement
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.

Certifications

• Current CPR certification required.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON or other necessary certification as determined by your manager based on business unit.

Skills

• Quality and safety patient care skills
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to provide culturally competent care with a demonstrated commitment to ensuring quality and safety initiatives.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Experience (not specified)

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY

• Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance

FREQUENTLY

• Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Electricity, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY

• Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing - Far/near, Standing, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above (not specified)

"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"