Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Neuroscience Step Down Unit, Days, ONA

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health is hiring an RN-CN1 for the Neuroscience Step Down Unit on day shift in Cincinnati, OH. The candidate works under state licensure to assess and coordinate patient care in a fast-paced academic health system.

Requirements include OH RN license, BSN preferred, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and ICU/critical care experience. UC Health emphasizes growth, mentorship, and high-quality care across its network.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with an OH RN license.
• Minimum of an associate degree; BSN preferred.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• One year ICU or critical care co-op/experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, implements, evaluates, revises, and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Communicates plan of care to team and prioritizes care based on patient needs.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment and care.
• Addresses behavioral health or cultural needs within patient care.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability and teamwork on the unit.
• Documents nursing process accurately per policy.
• Acts as resource/mentor for new staff and supports professional development.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care coordination

Critical thinking

Education

Associate’s degree (minimum)

BSN preferred

OH RN License

BLS/ACLS/PALS

1 Year ICU/CC Co-op experience

Job description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Neuroscience Step Down Unit, Days, ONA

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.

We're increasing our rates by 14% over the next 3 years. At UC Health, we're dedicated to providing our registered nurses with the best working environment and compensation packages possible. That is why we're increasing our nursing pay rates by 14% over the next three years and increasing differential pay.

Location

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• 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
• 1 Year ICU or Critical Care Co‑op experience required

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 and grow your career and 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.