Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Neuroscience Acute Care, Nights, ONA

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

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Neuroscience Acute Care unit (RN-CN1, ONA) at UC Medical Center. This full-time role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and current Ohio RN licensure.

The Neuroscience Acute Care team collaborates to deliver high-acuity care, with stroke center designations and a strong teaching environment. You will develop care plans, communicate with patients and families, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Associate’s Degree is the minimum required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
• Current Ohio RN License is required.
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• The RN develops and coordinates interdisciplinary plans of care with the healthcare team and patient/family.
• Communicates the care plan to all team members and sets priorities based on assessment.
• Gives clear instructions to patients and families regarding treatment and involvement.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and professional development within the unit.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Care coordination

Education

Associate’s Degree, the minimum required

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Current OH RN License

Tools

BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications

Job description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Neuroscience Acute Care, ONA. UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for Neuroscience Acute Care at UC Medical Center.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati’s only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment’s notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.

Unit Details

• The Neuroscience Acute Care unit teamwork model allows close work with all members of the team to provide the highest level of acuity and care for all our patients.
• UCMC has been named the Preferred Neuroscience institution in the area, and the Neuroscience Acute Care unit is also a Level 4 Epilepsy Center.
• Neuroscience Acute Care provides an opportunity to expand Academic knowledge in a Medical Center and allows a teaching environment, as we are also the region's first comprehensive stroke center.

Location

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Associate’s Degree, the minimum required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Current OH RN License
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at Uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world -class care for not only our community but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) is an individual who holds a current state license to practice nursing. The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The care is culturally based and age-specific.

• Prepares, implements evaluates, revises, and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with the other healthcare team members and patient/family within the time-frame indicated by the unit's standards of practice.
• Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care, and demonstrates the ability to establish priorities of care based on the patient's assessment and needs.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment, and involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different patient needs resulting from behavioral health problems, unique psychological needs, or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting the needs of the unit.
• The nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment and in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Acts as a resource person and mentor for new personnel, floater, and/or supplemental staff working on the unit.
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.