Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Trauma Surgical, First Shift, ONA

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health system as a Registered Nurse, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, utilizing advanced medical knowledge and technology to support patients in their healing journey. As part of a renowned academic health system, you will engage with a diverse patient population, ensuring culturally competent care while adhering to the highest standards of nursing practice. If you are passionate about making a difference and advancing your career in a supportive setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Ohio with a Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and restore patients' health through nursing processes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide support.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Reasoning

Communication Skills

Cultural Competence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Trauma Surgical, Day Shift, 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.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.

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.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree 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 based on patient population needs.

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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, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, 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.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse I (CN I) is an individual who holds a current state license to practice nursing in Ohio. He or she promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally based and age specific patient care.

• The RN incorporates the principles of the ANCC Synergy Model for patient care to drive nursing practice, resulting in optimum outcomes for the patient.
• Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication, or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Clinical reasoning coupled with nursing skills acquired through experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines. Collects basic level data. Follows protocols with all populations and does not deviate from them. Matches formal knowledge with clinical events to make decisions.
• Works on another's behalf and represents the concerns of the patient/family and nursing staff. Serves as a moral agent in identifying and helping to resolve ethical and clinical concerns. Works on the behalf of the patients. Makes ethical/moral decisions based on patient needs.