Staff Nurse (RN) Head, Neck & Neuro

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC-James) is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide and coordinate care for patients and families. The Staff Nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in alignment with the professional practice model.

Candidates must hold a nursing degree from a CCNE or ACEN accredited program and a current Ohio license or interim permit.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing from a CCNE or ACEN accredited program.
• Current Ohio license or interim permit.
• Background check and post-offer drug screen/physical may be required.
• Equal opportunity employer including veterans and disability.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, delegate, and evaluate nursing care.
• Direct and supervise nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team.
• Align nursing care with the professional practice model.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Care coordination

Education

BSN or higher from CCNE/ACEN accredited program

Job description

Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC-James) 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 toward achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient’s involvement in their 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 their 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.

Required Qualifications

Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) accredited nursing program required. Current Ohio license or interim permit.

• Experience in relevant care setting preferred.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.