Staff Nurse - ELLET

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 926,000 - 1,322,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a part-time RN to provide nursing care and staff guidance under physician supervision at our Akron site. The role features 24 hours per week, with a variable daytime schedule and on-site responsibilities.

You will support providers, mentor staff, assess patients, and participate in staff development and discharge planning, while ensuring high-quality pediatric care and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• BSN required; must obtain within 5 years if not already held.
• Current BLS certification.
• Active Ohio RN license (MSL if telehealth outside Ohio).

Responsibilities

• Supports provider staff and promotes efficient operation and quality care.
• Precepts new employees and mentors clinical staff.
• Provides patient assessment as required.
• Contributes to staff education for clinical issues.
• Participates in evaluation of clinical staff at 90 days and annually.
• Advocates for patients and families and promotes positive image of hospital.
• Delivers care addressing physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of children.
• Coordinates consultations and discharge planning as directed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Teamwork

Handling pressure

Interpersonal

Pediatric care

Computer skills

Education

BSN

BLS Certification

RN License in Ohio

MSL within 90 days (telenursing)

5-year BSN completion plan

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Details

• Part-time, 24 hours/week
• Days Variable Schedule
• 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.

Part Time

FTE: 0.600000

Status: Onsite