Registered Nurse- Periop/ Procedural

TriHealth; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TriHealth is seeking an Emergency Periop/Procedural RN at Clinton Regional Hospital in Wilmington, OH. The role supports emergency care delivery and diagnostic accuracy within a collaborative team. New hires must pursue BSN within 5 years and have up to 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

Strong nursing judgment, ethics, and patient advocacy are essential. The position emphasizes direct patient care, interprofessional collaboration, and ongoing professional development within a supportive

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing required.
• New hires must obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Up to 1 year of clinical nursing experience required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient/family assessments and document findings.
• Plan and coordinate patient care with goals, including discharge planning.
• Deliver care safely and compassionately, delegating tasks within scope of practice.
• Evaluate and revise care plans based on patient outcomes and input from care team.
• Administer medications/treatments per policy and monitor effects.
• Support learning and participate in unit-based committees or training.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing

BSN within 5 years

Job description

Job Overview:

Emergency Periop/Procedural

Req ID:312719

Location: Clinton Regional Hospital- Wilmington, OH

Job Type: Mid Shift Varies

Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Here.

At TriHealth, we’re committed to delivering truly human care—care built on compassion, teamwork, and respect. As part of our Emergency Department, the Emergency Department & Electrocardiography Tech plays a critical support role in ensuring timely diagnostics, safe patient care, and smooth operational flow. Your work directly impacts patient outcomes, team efficiency, and the overall experience of those we serve.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Purpose‑ Driven Work:Directly support emergency care delivery and diagnostic accuracy.
• Strong Team Culture:Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams committed to exceptional patient care.
• Professional Growth:Opportunities to participate in preceptor programs and unit‑based committees.
• Mission‑ Centered Organization:TriHealth is the #1 healthcare brand in Cincinnati with 130+ sites of care and a deeply rooted community mission.
• Supportive Environment:Structured competencies, training, and reliable leadership support your success.

This position applies the nursing process in providing direct and indirect holistic care to patients and their families. The position also collaborates, in a collegial manner, with physicians and other health care team members in meeting the patient's needs. This position may delegate certain aspects of care to those under their direct supervision, within the scope of nursing practice.

Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing (Required)
• New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire (Required)
• Up to 1 year Clinical in Nursing experience (Required)
• Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle
• Registered Nurse
• Preferred certification in applicable specialty once eligible Preferred and
• Preferred membership in related professional organization Preferred

Job Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family. Completes initial assessment tool. Documents ongoing assessment per unit/TriHealth guidelines. Communicates assessment findings to other health care providers as appropriate. Includes health counseling and health teaching needs in assessment.
• Plans care for patient and family based on assessment, standards of care, and optimal specific outcomes. Initiates and individualizes appropriate patient care guidelines/plan of care or clinical pathways. Updates current plan of care as needed based on patient/family input and healthcare needs. Develops both short and long term goals with patient/family and healthcare team including discharge planning. Communicates plan of care to others.
• Implements plan of care for patient. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment while maintaining patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights. Determines plan of care based on ethical principles as outlined in the TriHealth Code of Ethical Business and Professional Behavior. Acts as a patient advocate. Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity. Seeks available resources to help formulate ethical decisions. Prioritizes the workload according to patient’s needs, requests, and the needs of the unit/facility. Recognizes emergency situations, notifies appropriate personnel, and begins emergency measures. Completes patient assignment including documentation within scheduled timeframe. Bases interventions on clinical data, desired outcomes, nursing judgments, process management and improvement measures, and standards of care. Documents interventions and outcomes according to unit/TriHealth guidelines. Delegates care to other team members within the scope of nursing practice. Implements and documents patient and family teaching program. Assists with the coordination of patient care by all disciplines including physicians. Utilizes critical thinking skills in daily care including accurately receiving, interpreting, and executing physician orders.
• Evaluates the plan of care for patient based on optimal specific patient outcomes. Documents the patient/family response to care including teaching. Collaborates with the patient/family and with other members of the health care team, including physicians, to revise plan of care as needed. Supervises the care that was delegated to other health care team members.
• Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted standards within their area of practice. Safely administers medications/treatments and monitors their effects. Uses all equipment in a safe, appropriate manner.
• Demonstrates organizational responsibilities. Identifies areas for self-improvement through self-assessment and peer review. Functions in roles and provides leadership on the unit as needed and requested. Cooperates with instructor to facilitate learning experiences for students. Demonstrates knowledge and is supportive of organizational and unit changes. Supports organizational activities by participating in activities such as committees, staff meetings, councils. Utilizes chain of command appropriately. Builds collegial relationships with physicians and other health team members. Demonstrates autonomy in identifying opportunities for process improvement. Maintains and improves current knowledge in area of practice through activities such as continuing education, formal education, professional organization membership, and/or certification. Shares knowledge and skills with colleagues and others. Provides peers with constructive feedback regarding their practice.

Other Related Information:

The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advanced degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support, and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

Working Conditions

Bending - Frequently

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Reading - Consistently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Consistently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community