OR Clinical RN- Surgery (Contingent)

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a contingent, day-shift RN to support perioperative care. The role emphasizes family-centered nursing, safe patient movement through the surgical encounter, and collaboration with surgical teams.

Ohio RN license and CPR certification are required; BSN preferred with commitment to pursue BSN within 5 years. The position offers flexible part-time hours (minimum 16 hrs/month) with no nights, weekends, or holidays, and possible RN First

Qualifications

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs and communicates care priorities.
• Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Maintains CPR certification and RN licensure in Ohio.
• May perform RN First Assistant after completion of an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients to move through the surgical encounter safely and efficiently.
• Communicates patient care needs to Surgical Technologists and Perioperative Technicians.
• Documents according to organizational standards and procedures.
• Engages in quality improvement activities and unit meetings.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Patient care

Evidence-based practice

Team coordination

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview:Schedule: Contingent, Day Shift, Minimum 16 hrs./month. No nights, weekends or holidays.*Previous OR experience preferred.Job Description Summary:Assists patients to move rapidly, uneventfully, and as effectively as possible through their surgical encounter, 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. Maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.Job Description:Essential Functions:Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.Assesses individualized patient needs. Communicates patient care needs and priorities to Surgical Technologists and Perioperative Technicians.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 “community of the unit” 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, preferred. Associate degree, required 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.Skills:(not specified)Experience:May perform in the role of RN First Assistant as needed following successful completion of an accredited first assistant program.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulderFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Squat/kneelCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Cold Temperatures, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Electricity, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Hot Temperatures, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Power Tools, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing, WalkingAdditional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:Able to prioritize tasks.Demanding environment.Will need to be able to multitask.\"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\"