STAFF NURSE - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nurse Residency Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Education Assistance

Career Development

Ascend Program

Awards and Recognition

Job summary

Akron Children’s is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide high-quality pediatric nursing care, focusing on family-centered approaches and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and evidence-based practice within a hospital setting.

The successful candidate will hold an Ohio RN license, BSN or be pursuing it within five years, and have BLS certification. Nights, full-time, onsite, with strong patient- and family-focused care values.

Qualifications

• BSN required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire.
• Current RN license in Ohio required; BLS certification required.
• Minimum of one year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and directs nursing care with a focus on family-centered care.
• Delivers care addressing physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs for all ages and developmental statuses.
• Provides leadership, participates in staff education, and mentors new staff.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Multitasking under pressure

Education

BSN (or in progress, within 5 years)

Ohio RN license

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

At Akron Children’s, careers in nursing feel different. You make an impact on a daily basis, face-to-face, on children and their families. You do much more than treat patients. As the individual your patients come to recognize, rely on and smile at, you go beyond the title of nurse. Because this is more than a job. It’s what you were meant to do.

Success Profile

What makes a successful nurse at Akron Children’s? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Compassionate
• Helpful
• Personable
• Positive
• Sincere
• Understanding

Job Description

Job Requisition Number 35503

Full Time: 72 Hours Bi-Weekly

Nights (7p-7a)

Onsite

Summary 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

• 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.
• 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 is required.
• Performs leadership and professional duties.
• Performs patient-centered care duties.
• Performs quality improvement and safety duties.
• Participates in the development education for staff members for clinically related issues. May be responsible for precepting new employees and act as a mentor to the clinical staff.
• Performs evidence-based practice duties.
• 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.
• Performs systems-based practice duties.
• Performs informatics and technology duties.
• Staff may be temporarily assigned to an area throughout the Akron Children’s Hospital enterprise, based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill.
• 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 healthcare is preferred.
• Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
• Experience working an electronic medical record system (i.e. EPIC) or similar software is preferred.

Education And Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire.
• 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.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio is required.
• Years of relevant experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: None

Full Time

FTE: 0.900000

Status: Onsite

Benefits

Benefits for Akron Children’s team members go far beyond their compensation. Our comprehensive benefits program offers coverage, connections and resources that enable you to live your best life while growing your career.

• Nurse Residency Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Education Assistance
• Career Development
• Ascend Program
• Awards and Recognition

Employee Highlight

What inspires me as a nurse manager is my team of staff nurses and how dedicated they are. It doesn't matter how busy we are. They work and continue to work until the job is done. Karan Johnson

Nurse Manager, Adolescent Unit

Our Promises

• To treat every child as we would our own.
• To treat others as they would like to be treated.
• To turn no child away.

Diversity is more than a word at Akron Children’s – it’s our way of life. We truly reflect the communities we serve.

Support for your nursing career.
We know this is more than a job for you. It’s what you were meant to do.