Outpatient Surgery Nurse — Patient-Centered Care Leader

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital seeks a Staff Nurse to deliver patient-centered care grounded in nursing science and family-centered practice. The role requires applying critical thinking, collaboration with the care team, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The position is full-time day shifts (36 hours/week) onsite, with potential for varying shifts across the department, and opportunities for professional growth within a leading pediatric health system.

Qualifications

• BSN required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Licensed RN in Ohio.
• Minimum of one year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and directs nursing care with a focus on family centered care for individuals or groups of patients within the assigned scope of practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of patients served regardless of age.
• Performs leadership and professional duties.
• Performs patient-centered care duties.
• Performs quality improvement and safety duties.
• Participates in staff education and may precept new employees.
• Performs evidence-based practice duties.
• Supports providers and promotes collaboration for efficient operation and quality care for pediatric patients.
• Performs systems-based practice duties.
• Performs informatics and technology duties.
• Staff may be assigned to areas across Akron Children's Hospital as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Work under pressure

Teamwork

Healthcare knowledge

EMR knowledge

Education

BSN

BLS Certification

RN License Ohio

Tools

EPIC EMR

MS Office

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital seeks a Staff Nurse to deliver patient-centered care grounded in nursing science and family-centered practice. The role requires applying critical thinking, collaboration with the care team, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The position is full-time day shifts (36 hours/week) onsite, with potential for varying shifts across the department, and opportunities for professional growth within a leading pediatric health system.