ICU RN: Critical Care Champion

UC Health; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in West Chester, OH is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across clinical populations. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care within a culturally based practice.

The RN will collaborate with the health care team, deliver medications and treatments, and participate in discharge planning while maintaining patient safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Current Ohio RN license.
• Medical/Surgical: 0+ (will accept new grads)
• Critical Care: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred
• Perioperative Services: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred
• Emergency Department: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred
• Obstetrics/Gynecology: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred
• Mobile Care/Transport: 2+ years critical care/emergency nursing or 2 years’ pre‑hospital Paramedic level experience and 2 years’ critical care/emergency experience. Transport nursing experience preferred.
• Radiology: 2+ years of critical care or emergency care experience preferred; one year interventional radiology preferred
• PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter): 2 + years clinical nursing experience required; Prefer critical nursing experience or one year of PICC experience

Responsibilities

• PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY): Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

Skills

Patient communication

Clinical nursing skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Current Ohio RN license

Job description

UC Health in West Chester, OH is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across clinical populations. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care within a culturally based practice.

The RN will collaborate with the health care team, deliver medications and treatments, and participate in discharge planning while maintaining patient safety and quality outcomes.