Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Ortho Trauma, Full Time, Days, ONA

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); Sur place; USD 72 000 - 92 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UC Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the ortho trauma unit at University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. The Day Shift is from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM on a 28-bed unit serving patients from ER, PACU, and SICU with a focus on mobility, education, and pain management.

The unit handles ortho post-op care for knee, hip, shoulder replacements and spinal surgeries. UC Medical Center is the area's only Adult Level I Trauma Center, offering advanced care and

Qualifications

• Required: ASN from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Preferred: BSN from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS per department requirements.
• For employees in UC Health Psychiatric Services, NCI-APS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• No experience required.

Responsabilités

• Prepares, implements, evaluates, revises and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient.
• Communicates plan of care to all levels of staff and sets priorities based on assessment.
• Gives instructions to patients/family regarding treatment and involves them in care.
• Addresses behavioral health, cultural, and religious needs in care planning.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, and flexibility to meet unit needs.
• Documents nursing process accurately and per policy.
• Acts as a resource and mentor for new staff on the unit.
• Pursues personal and professional development.

Formation

Associate Degree (ASN)

Bachelor's Degree (BSN)

Description du poste

Job Description

UC Health is hiring a full time Registered Nurse (RN) for the ortho trauma department for the Day Shift, 7 AM-7:30 PM at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. This 28-bed unit works with the patient population admitted from the ER, PACU, and SICU. Nursing care is concentrated around recovering from traumatic injury with focus on mobility, patient education, monitoring intake and outputs and pain management. This unit will also be working with ortho patients recovering from total knee, hip, and shoulder replacements as well as spinal surgery cases. UCMC is the area’s only Adult Level 1 Trauma Center in the region. Our patients arrive from injuries sustained by motor vehicle crashes, gunshot wounds and unforeseen accidents. We provide treatment of patients with severe and multiple fractures throughout the body, non-healing fractures, bone infections and other complex conditions.

About 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.

Location

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Qualifications

Required: Associate Degree from an accredited school of Nursing (ASN)

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of Nursing (BSN). |Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio. Current BLS/ACLS/PALS per department requirements based on patient population needs. See department standards for additional certification and licensure requirements. For employees working in UCMC Psychiatric Services, NCI-APS (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills) Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire. | No 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, 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

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 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 ability to establish priorities of care based on 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.
• Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment and in accordance to 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 professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.