Staff Nurse - ELLET

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

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, Ohio is seeking a part-time RN to provide nursing care and guide clinical staff under physician supervision at the site. The role involves mentoring new employees, performing patient assessments, and participating in ongoing education; strong communication, organizational skills, and pediatric ambulatory care experience are preferred.

Eligibility includes BSN, current BLS certification, an Ohio RN license (MSL when needed), and minimum two years of experience;

Qualifications

• BSN required; if not held, degree must be obtained within 5 years of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Valid Ohio RN license; Multistate License (MSL) required within 90 days for telenursing.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care and staff guidance under physician direction.
• Supports providers and promotes efficient operation and quality pediatric care.
• Mentors new employees and acts as a clinical mentor.
• Performs patient assessments as needed.
• Contributes to staff education on clinical topics.
• Assesses clinical competency and participates in evaluations.
• Advocates for children's health and positive public image.
• Collaborates with families and other staff; supports discharge planning.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Pressure management

Team collaboration

Pediatric ambulatory care

EPIC familiarity

MS Office familiarity

Education

BSN

BLS certification

RN license Ohio (MSL)

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

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