Staff Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Float Pool

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Staff Nurse to manage and provide care to patients and their families. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating, and evaluating nursing care. Candidates must have a degree in nursing from an accredited program and a current Ohio license or interim permit. Experience in a relevant care setting is preferred. The institution values equal opportunity for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing from a CCNE or ACEN accredited program.
• Current Ohio license or interim permit required.
• Experience in a relevant care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide patient care to individuals and their families.
• Direct and supervise nursing care provided by team members.
• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, delegate, and evaluate care.

Skills

Patient care management

Nursing supervision

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Education

2-Year College Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

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 toward the achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing patient 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 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 Education Required

2‑Year College Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a major in nursing.

Additional Education Desired

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a major in nursing.

Required Qualifications

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

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