Staff Nurse: Burn Unit

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital in Akron, OH is seeking a Staff Nurse for 24 hours per week on the night shift (7pm–7:30am). The role centers on family‑centered nursing care for pediatric patients and requires leadership and collaboration to ensure safe, high‑quality service.

Qualifications include BSN or enrollment within five years, Ohio RN license, and BLS certification. Experience with EMR systems (EPIC) and strong communication are preferred for this onsite position.

Qualifications

• BSN required or must be completed within five years from date of hire.
• Active Ohio RN license and BLS certification required.
• Experience with EMR systems (EPIC) preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and direct nursing care with family centered focus.
• Provide care addressing physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs.
• Lead and mentor staff; participate in education for clinically related issues.
• Engage in quality improvement and safety duties.
• Collaborate with providers to deliver pediatric care and excellent service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Organization

Teamwork

Time management

Mentoring

Education

BSN or enrollment within 5 years

OH RN license

BLS certification

Tools

EMR/EPIC

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Part Time Nights — 24 hours/week — 7pm-7:30am

The Staff Nurse provides nursing care requiring specialized knowledge, judgment and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and directs nursing care with a focus on family centered care for individuals or groups of patients within the assigned scope of practice.
2. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age and developmental status.
3. Performs leadership and professional duties.
4. Performs patient-centered care duties.
5. Performs quality improvement and safety duties.
6. Participates in the development and education for staff members for clinically related issues. May be responsible for precepting new employees and acting as a mentor to the clinical staff.
7. Performs evidence-based practice duties.
8. Supports the provider staff and actively promotes collaboration for efficient operation and quality care, and legendary customer service for pediatric patients using a team approach.
9. Performs systems-based practice duties.
10. Performs informatics and technology duties.
11. Staff may be temporarily assigned to an area throughout the Akron Children’s Hospital enterprise, based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill.
12. 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.
3. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
4. Strong organizational skills.
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.
7. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
8. Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
9. Experience working in an electronic medical record system (e.g., EPIC) or similar software is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire.
2. Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association is required. Additional certifications may be required based on the assigned department or unit.
3. A valid, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio is required.
4. Years of relevant experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience is preferred.
5. Years of experience supervising: None

FTE: 0.600000

Status: Onsite