Staff Nurse: OR

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Staff Nurse for part-time days with a 28-hour weekly schedule and on-site duties in Akron, Ohio. The role emphasizes family-centered care and requires leadership abilities to guide clinical staff.

The successful candidate will have a BSN or be pursuing it within five years, Ohio RN licensure, and BLS certification. Expect teamwork, strong communication, and a focus on quality patient outcomes in a pediatric setting.

Qualifications

• BSN required or must be obtained within 5 years of hire.
• Current BLS certification required.
• RN licensure in Ohio required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and direct nursing care.
• Lead and mentor clinical staff and perform precepting duties.
• Provide patient-centered care with a team approach.
• Engage in quality improvement and safety duties.
• Collaborate with providers to ensure efficient operation and high-quality care.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and teamwork across the Akron Children's Hospital enterprise.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Healthcare experience

Prioritization

Adaptability

Mentoring potential

Education

BSN or eligibility

BLS Certification

Ohio RN License

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Part Time Days, variable shift with on call commitment
28 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

• 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

Additional Information

• Part Time
• FTE: 0.700000
• Status: Onsite