Staff Nurse: NICU

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ohio seeks a dedicated Staff Nurse to provide specialized nursing care. This full-time role involves assessing and directing patient care while promoting family-centered approaches and collaborating with healthcare teams. The ideal candidate will possess a BSN, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a team committed to providing quality care for pediatric patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Must obtain BSN within 5 years from hire.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Current RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Support collaborative team approach for pediatric patients.
• Conduct quality improvement and safety duties.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Basic Life Support Certification

Registered Nurse License in Ohio

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records (e.g., EPIC)

Job description

Full-time, 36 hours/week

7pm-7:30am
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:

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.

Other information:
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. Licensed 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