SICU Night Shift RN - Critical Care

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health's 34-bed Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit (SICU) in Cincinnati is seeking an RN for night shift. The unit handles trauma, transplant, acute care and oncologic surgery with close multidisciplinary rounds and rapid turnover.

The RN provides critical care, stabilizes cardio-pulmonary function, supports organ perfusion, and participates in care transitions from the OR/ER to surgical floors. OH RN license and 1 year CCU experience are required; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Associate’s Degree minimum; BSN preferred.
• Current OH RN License.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Critical care experience

Team collaboration

Nursing licensure OH

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

UC Health's 34-bed Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit (SICU) in Cincinnati is seeking an RN for night shift. The unit handles trauma, transplant, acute care and oncologic surgery with close multidisciplinary rounds and rapid turnover.

The RN provides critical care, stabilizes cardio-pulmonary function, supports organ perfusion, and participates in care transitions from the OR/ER to surgical floors. OH RN license and 1 year CCU experience are required; BSN preferred.