Staff Nurse: Resource/Float Pool I

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A pediatric healthcare institution in Akron, Ohio is looking for a Staff Nurse Resource Pool I to provide nursing care across multiple units. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, and implementing care with a focus on family-centered practice. Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and be an active licensed Registered Nurse in Ohio. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential. This full-time role requires a commitment to quality patient care, working collaboratively within teams.

Qualifications

• Must be an active licensed Registered Nurse in Ohio.
• Minimum one year of relevant experience is required.
• Full-time position with 36 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement nursing care focused on family-centered care.
• Demonstrate leadership and provide patient-centered care.
• Participate in quality improvement and safety duties.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent customer service

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current BLS certification

Tools

Electronic medical record system (e.g., EPIC)

Job description

Full-Time, 36 hours/week

7pm-7:30am

Onsite

Summary

The Staff Nurse Resource Pool I provides nursing care requiring specialized knowledge judgment and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences. The Staff Nurse Resource Pool I will be expected to provide clinical nursing care on multiple units/locations based on the needs of the units.

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.

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. Additional certifications that must be obtained within one (1) year of hire include ACLS, NRP and PALS.
3. Active 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 required.
5. Years of experience supervising: None

Full Time

FTE: 0.900000

Status: Onsite