Staff Nurse (RN) - Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Float Pool

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) for the Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Float Pool. The role includes managing patient care, directing nursing staff, and coordinating care across units in the Rehabilitation Hospital.

Requirements include an ADN, Ohio RN license, and preferred 2 years in rehab or acute care. The position is regular, with third shift, and 36 scheduled hours.

Qualifications

• 2-year College Degree in Nursing from a CCNE or ACEN accredited program is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a CCNE or ACEN accredited program is preferred.
• Current Ohio license or interim permit is required.
• 2 years of experience in rehabilitation or acute care is preferred.
• Maintains Ohio RN license and meets mandatory educational and health requirements; demonstrates computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients and their families.
• Direct and supervise nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team.
• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, delegate and evaluate nursing care.
• Operate in alignment with the professional practice model.
• Float to both units in the Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Staff Nurse (RN) - Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Float Pool## Department:University Hospital | 3 Dodd Hall, Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation**Scope of Position:** The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient’s involvement in his/her own plan of care and reducing the length of hospitalization, The staff nurse plays a critical role in staff engagement, the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost-effective care.**Position Summary:** The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.**Minimum Qualifications****For Hire:*** 2- year College Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program is **required.*** Bachelor’s degree in nursing with a major in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program is **preferred.*** Current Ohio license or interim permit **required.*** 2 years of experience in rehabilitation or acute care setting is **preferred.********On-going:** Maintains current Ohio RN license. Meets mandatory educational and health requirements. Demonstrates computer skills required to meet job functions.## Additional Information:Float to both units in our Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital.The Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit on the third floor of Dodd Hospital has 31 beds and provides comprehensive rehab care for individuals 16+ with brain injury, spinal cord injury, and oncology diagnoses.The Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit on the 4th floor has 29 beds. Their patient population is Stroke and General Rehabilitation, including things like burns, transplants, cardiac issues including LVAD’s, amputations and orthopedics. Patients are 16 and older.## Location:Dodd Hall (0171)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:36## **Shift:**Third Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***