Staff Nurse

Akron Children's; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's seeks an experienced RN leader to provide nursing care and staff guidance for clinical issues at the site. This full-time, on-site role emphasizes teamwork, quality care, and compassionate service for pediatric patients.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, an Ohio RN license, BLS, and a Multistate License; at least 2 years of relevant experience is preferred. You will precept new staff, mentor clinicians, and participate in education and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• BSN degree is required.
• BLS certification required.
• Active RN license in Ohio required; MSL within 90 days if providing telenursing or care outside Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• No supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supports provider staff and promotes efficient operation and quality care for pediatric patients using a team approach.
• Precepts new employees and acts as a mentor to the clinical staff.
• Provides patient assessment as required.
• Participates in the development education for all staff members for clinically related issues.
• Assesses clinical competency and participates in evaluations of the clinical staff, at 90 days and annually.
• Works with patients and families to advocate for health maintenance and positive public image.
• Demonstrates care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of patients.
• Provides consultations and requests consults as directed; assists discharge planning.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Prioritization under pressure

Pediatrics experience

MS Office

EPIC EMR

Education

BSN degree

RN license in Ohio (MSL)

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

MS Office

Job description

Full-Time: 80 Hours Bi-Weekly

8:30a - 5p

Onsite

Summary

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

Responsibilities

• 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. Responsible for precepting new employees and acts as a mentor to the clinical staff.
• 3. Provides patient assessment as required
• 4. Participates in the development education for all staff members for clinically related issues.
• 5. Assesses clinical competency and participates in the evaluation process of the clinical staff, both at 90 days and annual evaluations.
• 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. 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. Provides consultations and requests consults as directed and in accordance with hospital bylaws. Assists with and facilitates discharge planning.
• 9. Other duties as required.

Other information

Technical Expertise

• 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. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required.
• 3. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• 4. Strong organizational skills are required.
• 5. Ability to work well under pressure to prioritize and complete required tasks and responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
• 6. Experience working with various levels within an organization is required.
• 7. Experience in pediatric ambulatory care is preferred.
• 8. Strong computer skills with experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or similar software is required.
• 9. Experience with an electronic medical record system (i.e. EPIC) is preferred.

Education and Experience

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. Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association is required.

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. Years of relevant experience: Minimum 2 years of experience is preferred.

5. Years of experience supervising: None.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite