Staff Nurse - Primary Care Float Pool

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care and guidance under physician supervision. The role includes precepting staff, performing patient assessments, and educating team members on clinically relevant topics.

You will evaluate competency at 90 days and annually, advocate for children’s health, and collaborate with families while coordinating with the care team to ensure safe, age-appropriate services.

Qualifications

• BSN required; degree must be obtained within 5 years if not yet completed.
• Active RN license in Ohio (MSL) required.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and guidance to staff under physician direction.
• Precept and mentor clinical staff; promote team-based, high-quality care.
• Perform patient assessments as needed.
• Educate staff on clinically-related topics; contribute to staff development.
• Evaluate clinical competency at 90 days and annually.
• Advocate for children's health and maintain a positive public image.
• Care for physical, psychological, social, educational and safety needs of patients.
• Facilitate consultations and discharge planning as directed.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Prioritization under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

RN license (OH MSL)

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Full-time, 40 hours/week
Variable Day Shift
Onsite - Local Travel Required

Summary

Provides nursing care and staff guidance for clinical issues, under the direction of the physicians at the site.

Responsibilities

• 1. Supports the provider staff and actively promotes efficient operation and quality care, and legendary customer service for pediatric patients using a team approach.
• 2. Responsible for precepting new employees and acts as a mentor to the clinical staff.
• 3. Provides patient assessment as required
• 4. Participates in the development education for all staff members for clinically related issues.
• 5. Assesses clinical competency and participates in the evaluation process of the clinical staff, both at 90 days and annual evaluations.
• 6. Works routinely with patients and their families as an advocate for health maintenance of children and promotes a positive public image in all interactions with families, vendors, and the general public.
• 7. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• 8. Provides consultations and requests consults as directed and in accordance with hospital bylaws. Assists with and facilitates discharge planning.
• 9. 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 pediatric ambulatory care is preferred.
• 8. Strong computer skills with experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or similar software is required.
• 9. Experience with an electronic medical record system (i.e. EPIC) is preferred.

Education and Experience

• 1. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required. Candidates hired without a BSN must obtain the degree within 5 years from date of hire.
• 2. Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association is required.
• 3. A valid, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio is required. This must be a Multistate License (MSL). An MSL is required within 90 days of hire date for departments that provide telenursing services or care to patients outside Ohio.
• 4. Years of relevant experience: Minimum 2 years of experience is preferred.
• 5. Years of experience supervising: None.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite