Staff Nurse: Peri anesthesia OSC

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a Staff Nurse for a full-time day shift to provide high-quality pediatric nursing care.

Requires a BSN or progression toward one, an active Ohio RN license and BLS certification. At least 1 year of nursing experience is preferred. Onsite role offering leadership and education opportunities within a collaborative pediatric team.

Qualifications

• BSN required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Licensed RN in the state of Ohio is required.
• Minimum of one year of relevant nursing experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and direct nursing care with family-centered focus.
• Address physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of patients.
• Provide leadership and professional duties within the unit.
• Deliver patient-centered care and ensure safety and quality.
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives.
• Mentor and educate staff; precept new employees as needed.
• Support providers and promote collaboration for efficient care.
• Engage in informatics and technology duties.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Time management

EPIC experience

Education

BSN

RN license in Ohio

BLS certification

1 year nursing experience preferred

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full Time Days
variable shift

40 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.

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: 1.000000

Status: Onsite