Staff Nurse Endocrinology

Akron Children's; Boardman Township (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse in Boardman Township to provide expert nursing care focused on pediatric patients. The role requires a BSN and at least one year of experience, along with strong communication and leadership skills.

This part-time position involves working onsite primarily from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Candidates must have a valid RN license in Ohio and current BLS certification. Join our team to make a difference in our patients' lives!

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or must be obtained within 5 years.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Valid, active RN license in Ohio required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care with a focus on family-centered care.
• Evaluate and direct nursing care for assigned patients.
• Participate in staff education and precept new employees.

Skills

Leadership and guidance

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience in healthcare

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Familiarity with electronic medical records

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current BLS certification

Active RN license in Ohio

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Job 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.

Work Hours & Location

Part Time (24 hours per week). Monday–Friday, primarily 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Onsite for Endocrinology.

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.
• Performs leadership and professional duties.
• Performs patient‑centered care duties.
• Performs quality improvement and safety duties.
• Participates in the development and 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 (e.g., EPIC) or similar software is preferred.

Education & Experience

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

Employment Details

FTE: 0.6. Status: Onsite.