Job Responsibilities
- Clinical Inquiry – follows professional practice standards and guidelines, questions appropriateness of policies, seeks resources to improve patient care, and compares possible alternatives.
- Assists with development of competence in peers by precepting new employees and sharing knowledge at the point‑of‑care.
- Uses self‑appraisal performance review and peer review, including annual goal setting, to assure competence and promote professional development.
- Coaches and mentors others; precepts nursing peers and students; facilitates learning for members of the healthcare team.
- Works with department managers, nurse council, and magnet representatives to identify, share, implement, and evaluate safety best practices and mitigate risks.
- Utilizes current research findings and evidence to expand knowledge, enhance performance, and increase understanding of nursing professional issues.
- Supports clinical nursing, health‑care, and health‑system research studies conducted by professional, credentialed researchers.
- Systems Thinking – recognizes systems and processes that affect the patient experience, anticipates needs of patients and families, and utilizes available resources.
- Inclusion – considers patient values, supports colleagues in ethical issues, engages the patient’s family, and protects patient and family rights.
- Inquires about cultural differences, considers their impact on care, accommodates differences, and helps patients/families understand the culture of the healthcare system.
- Clinical Judgment – collects and interprets complex patient data, makes judgments based on a complete picture, recognizes patterns and trends, documents, and teaches documentation.
- Responds to subtle patient/family changes, engages compassionately, tailors practices to individual needs, promotes safety during transitions, and recognizes that death may be an acceptable outcome.
- Incorporates age‑specific concepts into patient care, considering both chronological age and developmental functioning.
- Develops care goals through partnerships with patients using self‑management support and teach‑back strategies to evaluate effectiveness.
- Coordinates education with other team members and integrates strategies to support patient/family adaptation to the home environment.
Job Qualifications
- Associate/Diploma prepared RN from ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA accredited institution with 2+ years of experience.
- If hired without a BSN or MSN, must enroll in a BSN or MSN program within one year and complete the program within five years.
- Preferred: BSN or MSN from an accredited institution.
- Active Ohio RN license; may need additional state licensure.
- 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
- Foreign graduates must have their license validated through TruMerit per Ohio Board of Nursing code for Foreign Graduates.
Location & Schedule
Primary Location: Burnet Campus
Schedule: Part time; Shift rotating (United States of America)
Employee Status: Regular FTE 0.6, Weekly Hours 24
Expected Starting Pay Range: Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $35.72 - $45.55.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.