Staff Nurse: Hem/Oc

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Full Time Night shift (7pm–7:30am, 36 hours/week). The role requires a BSN or progression toward it, Ohio RN license, and a commitment to family-centered pediatric care.

You will lead patient care, collaborate with providers and staff, ensure safety and quality, and support education for colleagues while maintaining legendary customer service for children and families.

Qualifications

• BSN required or obtained within 5 years from date of hire.
• Current Ohio RN license required.
• BLS certification required; other certifications may be required by department.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and directs nursing care with a family-centered focus.
• Provide care for patients across age ranges as applicable; adapt for developmental status.
• Demonstrates leadership and professional duties.
• Perform patient-centered care and safety duties.
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives.
• Mentor clinical staff and support education.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Healthcare experience

EPIC experience

Education

BSN

RN license (Ohio)

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC

MS Office

Job description

Full Time Nights

7pm-7:30am 36 hours/week

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Performs leadership and professional duties.
4. Performs patient-centered care duties.
5. Performs quality improvement and safety duties.
6. 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.
7. Performs evidence-based practice duties.
8. 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.
9. Performs systems-based practice duties.
10. Performs informatics and technology duties.
11. Staff may be temporarily assigned to an area throughout the Akron Children's Hospital enterprise, based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill.
12. 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 healthcare is preferred.
8. Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
9. Experience working an electronic medical record system (i.e. EPIC) or similar software is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire.
2. 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.
3. A valid, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio is required.
4. Years of relevant experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience is preferred.
5. Years of experience supervising: None

Full Time

FTE: 0.900000

Status: Onsite