Staff Nurse

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a dedicated RN to join our pediatric care team in Akron, Ohio. This full-time, onsite role involves collaborating with physicians, guiding staff, and delivering patient-centered nursing care during day shifts with local travel as needed.

Qualified candidates will hold an Ohio RN license (MSL) and a BSN (or commit to completing within 5 years), along with BLS certification. Two years of relevant experience is preferred, with no prior supervision required.

Qualifications

• BSN is required; if not held, must obtain within 5 years of hire.
• BLS certification required by American Heart Association.
• Licensed RN in Ohio (MSL) required within 90 days for telehealth or out-of-state care.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience preferred.
• No prior supervision experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support provider staff and promote efficient operation and high-quality care.
• Precept and mentor new employees.
• Provide patient assessments as required.
• Contribute to staff education on clinical issues.
• Evaluate clinical staff at 90 days and annually.
• Advocate for children's health and positive public image.
• Provide care addressing physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs.
• Coordinate consultations and assist with discharge planning.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Work under pressure

Cross-functional experience

Pediatric ambulatory care

MS Office

EPIC experience

Education

BSN required within 5 years if not held

RN license in Ohio (MSL)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Full-time, 40 hours/week
Monday–Friday Days
Onsite – Local Travel Required

Travel Time + Mileage + Float Differential!

Summary:

Provides nursing care and staff guidance for clinical issues, under the direction of the physicians at the site.

Responsibilities

1. 1. Supports the provider staff and actively promotes efficient operation and quality care, and legendary customer service for pediatric patients using a team approach.
2. 2. Responsible for precepting new employees and acts as a mentor to the clinical staff.
3. 3. Provides patient assessment as required
4. 4. Participates in the development education for all staff members for clinically related issues.
5. 5. Assesses clinical competency and participates in the evaluation process of the clinical staff, both at 90 days and annual evaluations.
6. 6. Works routinely with patients and their families as an advocate for health maintenance of children and promotes a positive public image in all interactions with families, vendors, and the general public.
7. 7. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
8. 8. Provides consultations and requests consults as directed and in accordance with hospital bylaws. Assists with and facilitates discharge planning.
9. 9. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. 1. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, guidance and motivation to other staff members with emphasis on working as a collaborative team to provide quality service to patients and their families.
2. 2. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required.
3. 3. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills are required.
4. 4. Strong organizational skills are required.
5. 5. Ability to work well under pressure to prioritize and complete required tasks and responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
6. 6. Experience working with various levels within an organization is required.
7. 7. Experience in pediatric ambulatory care is preferred.
8. 8. Strong computer skills with experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or similar software is required.
9. 9. Experience with an electronic medical record system (i.e. EPIC) is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. 1. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required. Candidates hired without a BSN must obtain the degree within 5 years from date of hire.
2. 2. Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association is required.
3. 3. A valid, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio is required. This must be a Multistate License (MSL). An MSL is required within 90 days of hire date for departments that provide telenursing services or care to patients outside Ohio.
4. 4. Years of relevant experience: Minimum 2 years of experience is preferred.
5. 5. Years of experience supervising: None.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite