Registered Nurse (GMG)

Healthcare Staffing; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Staffing is seeking dedicated nursing professionals to provide quality patient care in Zanesville, Ohio. This position entails direct patient interaction, requiring strong communication skills and attention to detail. Candidates must possess a BSN or ADN status alongside a current Ohio RN License and CPR certification within the first month of employment.

The ideal applicant will have a minimum of one year’s experience in an acute care setting, ensuring they are equipped to handle a compassionate work environment.

Healthcare Staffing is committed to high standards of patient care, making it crucial for prospective candidates to demonstrate their competence and commitment to safety and care effectiveness.

Qualifications

• BSN or ADN with current Ohio RN License is required.
• CPR certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• At least one year of experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with physician orders.
• Measure and record patients' vital signs.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Clinical knowledge

Education

BSN or ADN and current Ohio RN License

CPR certification

Job description

Position Details

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: Cardiovascular Surgery

Overview of Position

Plans, provides and/or supervises the nursing care of patients in an efficient and caring manner. Coordinates care planning with other caregivers and with other areas, adheres to universal precautions, and is compliant with infection control policies. Works independently with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties

• Provides direct patient care in accordance with physician orders in a warm and friendly manner.
• Takes and records measurements or readings.
• Assesses condition and provides treatment for care of patient.
• Administers prescribed medications.
• Provides leadership while working collaboratively with other caregivers on the unit.

Qualifications

• BSN or ADN and current Ohio RN License.
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• One-year experience in acute care setting.
• Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, and guide others.
• Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication, as well as the ability to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and to apply clinical knowledge.
• Demonstrates competence in age‑specific patient care.

Patient Centered Care & Behavioral Expectations

1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values

• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
• Treats patients, co‑workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.

2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co‑workers, all other internal/external customers)

• Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.
• Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
• Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
• Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.).
• Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
• Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.

3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety

• Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.).
• Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.).
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment.
• Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
• Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, push, pull, bend, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist level.
• Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others.

Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.