Staff Nurse Outpatient Surgery

Akron Children's; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a Staff Nurse (PRN) for Onsite Boardman Outpatient Surgery. You will provide nursing care grounded in biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences, while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes family-centered care, leadership, patient education, and safety. A BSN, Ohio RN license, and BLS are required, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• BSN required or to be completed within 5 years from hire date.
• RN license in Ohio is required.
• BLS certification required; other dept certifications may apply.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience; surgery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and directs nursing care with a family-centered focus.
• Addresses physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of patients.
• Performs leadership and professional duties.
• Delivers patient-centered care and safety duties.
• Participates in quality improvement and safety duties.
• Educates staff and may precept new employees; mentors clinical staff.
• Practices evidence-based care and protocols.
• Promotes collaboration for efficient operation and pediatric service quality.
• Engages in informatics and technology duties.
• Staff may be temporarily assigned across Akron Children's Hospital enterprise as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Handling pressure

Healthcare experience

Microsoft Office

Education

BSN

RN license Ohio

BLS Certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

PRN (As Needed)

M-F Days (Variable Start Times)

Onsite for Boardman Outpatient Surgery

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 required. Surgery experience required.
• Years of experience supervising: None

Status: Onsite