Staff Nurse

Akron Children's Hospital; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated RN to provide nursing care and staff guidance at our on-site pediatric facility. This full-time role entails collaborating with physicians, guiding clinical staff, and ensuring high-quality patient care across all pediatric age groups.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, an Ohio RN license (MSL), and BLS certification, with 2+ years of relevant experience and EMR proficiency.

Qualifications

• BSN is required; candidates hired without BSN must obtain the degree within 5 years from date of hire.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Active Ohio RN license; Multistate License (MSL) within 90 days for certain departments.

Responsibilities

• Supports provider staff and promotes efficient operation and quality care with pediatric focus.
• Precepts new employees and mentors clinical staff.
• Provides patient assessment as required.
• Participates in staff education on clinically related issues.
• Assesses clinical competency and participates in evaluations at 90 days and annually.
• Acts as patient advocate and maintains positive public image with families and vendors.
• Provides care addressing physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs by age group.
• Requests/facilitates consultations and assists with discharge planning.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership/mentorship

Communication

Pediatric care

Organizational skills

EPIC/EMR proficiency

Education

BSN required

Ohio RN license (MSL)

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft 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.

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