RN-Critical Care Float Pool-Weekend Option-DAYS

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for weekend day shifts (7a-7p) across 48 weekends a year. The successful candidate will deliver quality, family-centered care and be responsible for patient advocacy, delegating tasks, and ensuring safety standards.

Essential qualifications include an Ohio RN License and a BSN or commitment to obtain one. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to handle physical patient care requirements.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, or other necessary certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients through their episode of care while prioritizing quality and safety.
• Provide nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Plan, implement, educate, and evaluate care using Evidence-Based Practices.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Culturally competent care

Advanced critical thinking

Education

BSN or Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN

Job description

Overview

Weekend option dayshift 7a-7p 5 12-hour shifts per pay period. Mix of Friday/Saturday/Sunday 48 weekends per year.

Job Description Summary

Assists patients to move rapidly, uneventfully, and as effectively as possible through their episode of care while maintaining quality and safety as a priority. Delegates, directs, oversees and provides developmentally appropriate patient care. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.

Essential Functions

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs.
• Communicates patient care needs and priorities to assigned Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Patient Care Assistants (PCAs), Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel.
• Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and families.
• Engages in the “workplace community” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff.
• Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.

Education Requirement

BSN; Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.

Licensure Requirement

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.

Certifications

Current CPR certification required. Must be willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON or other necessary certification as determined by your manager based on business unit.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to provide culturally competent care with a demonstrated commitment to ensuring quality and safety initiatives.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Experience

Not specified.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally:
  • Biohazard waste
  • Climb stairs/ladder
  • Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required
  • Fume /Gases /Vapors
  • Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning
  • Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs
  • Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs
  • Machinery, Power Tools
  • Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance
• Frequently:
  • Bend/twist
  • Blood and/or Bodily Fluids
  • Chemicals/Medications
  • Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens
  • Depth perception
  • Electricity
  • Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs
  • Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs
  • Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs
  • Patient Equipment
  • Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs
  • Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs
  • Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs
  • Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs
  • Reaching above shoulder
  • Repetitive hand/arm use
  • Sitting
  • Squat/kneel
• Continuously:
  • Audible speech
  • Color vision
  • Computer skills
  • Decision Making
  • Hearing acuity
  • Interpreting Data
  • Peripheral vision
  • Problem solving
  • Seeing – Far/near
  • Standing
  • Walking

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above

Not specified.

EEO Statement

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet