Job Responsibilities
- Maintain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards; support leadership in compliance efforts to meet and sustain regulatory compliance for the department and hospital.
- Monitor safety and departmental policies and procedures; ensure all individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis.
- Collaborate with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify, share, implement and evaluate safety best practices; communicate safety and compliance concerns to leadership.
- Apply systems thinking to view the patient, family and unit as interconnected; use self-management support to develop care goals and actions through partnerships with patients and families.
- Collect clinical data, follow algorithms, decision trees and protocols; document plan of care, care delivered, and patient and family outcomes; integrate age‑specific and culturally inclusive concepts into patient care.
- Facilitate patient and family learning by providing structured education based on the plan of care goals; use teach‑back to evaluate effectiveness.
- Engage in clinical inquiry and performance review to improve practice; implement research‑based practices, perform peer review and annual goal setting for professional development.
- Demonstrate openness to coaching and mentoring; facilitate learning by assisting with peer and student learning experiences.
- Participate in shared governance at the point‑of‑care as a member of unit‑based councils or by demonstrating awareness and contributing to shared decision making.
- Exhibit advocacy, moral agency and inclusion; work on behalf of patients and families, assess personal values, recognize ethical conflicts, and make ethical decisions based on rules.
- Recognize the potential impact of culture on the patient/family experience and incorporate culturally inclusive concepts into patient care.
Qualifications
- Associate/Diploma RN from an ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution; 2+ years of experience.
- If hired without a BSN or MSN, must enroll in a BSN or MSN program within 1 year of hire date and complete the program within 5 years.
- Preferred: BSN or MSN from an ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution.
- Active Ohio RN License; may be required to obtain other state licensure.
- Foreign graduates must have license validated through TruMeritTM per Ohio Board of Nursing code for Foreign Graduates.
Location & Schedule
- Primary Location: Burnet Campus
- Department: OR
- Schedule: Full time, Shift Rotating
- Employee Status: Regular FTE
- Weekly Hours: 40
- Starting pay range: $34.00 – $41.40 per hour (annualized pay may vary based on FTE status)
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability.