Registered Nurse (RN), NICU Special Care Nursery, PRN Days

UC Health; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

UC Health is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) for the NICU on the day shift at West Chester. The OBSCU unit serves a diverse patient population with obstetric care from diabetic management to preeclampsia, in a fast-paced environment.

West Chester Hospital highlights magnet status and clinical ladder opportunities, offering potential advancement and monetary incentives tied to unit projects and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; Associate’s Degree required.
• BSN preferred.
• Obstetrics/Gynecology: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred.
• Current OH RN License; BLS/ACLS/PALS as per department requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, implements, evaluates, revises and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient.
• Communicates plan of care to all levels of staff and establishes priorities based on assessment.
• Instructs patients/families regarding treatment and involves family in care.
• Addresses behavioral health and cultural needs as part of care planning.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and records nursing process accurately in charting.

Skills

OH RN License

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

UC Health is hiring a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) for the NICU for the day shift at West Chester.

Job Description

The OBSCU serves a diverse patient population and wide range of diagnoses throughout patients’ pregnancies, including but not limited to diabetic management, cardiac complications such as cardiomyopathy, preterm labor, preeclampsia, and more. The OBSCU is a fast-paced work environment in which each day will teach you something new.

About West Chester Hospital

West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.

Unit Details

• Magnet facility and shared governance is very supported on the OB unit
• Clinical ladder program- opportunity for advancements from a CN 1 nurse by doing unit projects that comes with monetary benefits as well as career engagement.

Location

West Chester, OH, United States

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Associate’s Degree, minimum required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred
• Obstetrics/Gynecology: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred
• Current OH RN License BLS/ACLS/PALS per department requirements based on patient population needs.

Join our team as a Registered Nurse (RN) in our Labor & Delivery department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

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.