Staff Nurse

Akron Children's; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's in Ohio is seeking a Part-Time RN to provide nursing care and staff guidance under physician supervision in Primary Care. The role supports providers, mentors staff, and participates in education and discharge planning.

The ideal candidate has a BSN and BLS certification, holds an active Ohio RN license (MSL with 90-day deadline for some areas) and has at least two years of relevant experience. The position is onsite, 0.6 FTE with a bi-weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required; degree must be obtained within 5 years if not held at hire.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Valid Ohio RN license (MSL) active; MSL required within 90 days for telehealth outside Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience preferred.
• Onsite, part-time schedule; 0.6 FTE.

Responsibilities

• Supports the provider staff and actively promotes efficient operation and quality care, and legendary customer service 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 the evaluation process of the clinical staff, both at 90 days and annual evaluations.
• Works with patients and families as an advocate for health maintenance of children and promotes a positive public image in all interactions.
• 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.
• Provides consultations and requests consults as directed and in accordance with hospital bylaws. Assists with and facilitates discharge planning.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

EPIC EMR

Job description

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

Part-Time: 48- Hours Bi-Weekly
Primary Care
Variable Schedule
Onsite

Responsibilities

• Supports the provider staff and actively promotes efficient operation and quality care, and legendary customer service for pediatric patients using a team approach.
• Responsible for precepting 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 the evaluation process of the clinical staff, both at 90 days and annual evaluations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provides consultations and requests consults as directed and in accordance with hospital bylaws. Assists with and facilitates discharge planning.
• Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise

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

Education And Experience

• 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.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association is required.
• 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.
• Years of relevant experience: Minimum 2 years of experience is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: None.

Part Time
FTE: 0.600000
Status: Onsite