Staff Nurse - Cardiac and Vascular Surgery

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's Ross Heart Hospital is hiring a Staff Nurse for the Cardiac and Vascular Surgery unit. You will provide direct patient and family care and supervise the nursing team to ensure safe, high-quality care in a 30-bed unit serving PCU/ICU patients.

Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating care in line with the professional practice model. A rotating shift and 36-hour schedule are typical.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from CCNE or ACEN accredited program is required.
• Current Ohio license or interim permit.
• Experience in relevant care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide care to the patient and family.
• Direct and supervise nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team.
• Assess, planning, implement, coordinate, delegat[e] and evaluate the nursing care in alignment with the professional practice model.

Education

Nursing degree from CCNE/ACEN accredited program

Job description

Job Title: Staff Nurse - Cardiac and Vascular Surgery

Department: Ross | 5 Ross Cardiac and Vascular Surgery Unit

Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in his/her own plan of care and reducing the length of hospitalization, The staff nurse plays a critical role in staff engagement , the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost effective care.

Position Summary

The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.

Required Qualifications

Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program required. Current Ohio license or interim permit. *Experience in relevant care setting preferred.

Additional Information

5 Ross is 30 bed mixed acuity unit that sees both progressive care (PCU) and intensive care (ICU) patients. Our cardiac care nurses focus on the following areas:

• Vascular Surgery
• Lung Transplant
• CABG
• TAVR
• Thoracic Surgery

Location: Ross Heart Hospital (0353)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 36

Shift: Rotating Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.