Staff Nurse- Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's Surgical ICU at University Hospital seeks a Staff Nurse to deliver patient- and family-centered care. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating nursing care in alignment with the professional practice model.

Eligibility requires a 2-year college degree and an Ohio nursing license; rotating shifts for seven months, then straight night shift at 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing from a CCNE/ACEN-accredited program required.
• Current Ohio license or interim permit.
• Experience in relevant care setting preferred.
• Rotating shift for the first 7 months; after that, straight night shift at 36 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families.
• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, delega te and evaluate nursing care for patients in alignment with the professional practice model.
• Collaborate with the patient care team to ensure quality outcomes and patient safety.

Skills

Nursing

Education

2-year college degree

Ohio nursing license or interim permit

Job description

This position is located within our Surgical ICU at University Hospital.

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 Education Required

2-Year College Degree

Required Qualifications

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

This position will work a rotating shift for the first 7 months. After the first 7 months have passed, the position will work straight night shift at 36 hours per week.

30 BEDS - 12 North
At the core of a Level I trauma center, our established Surgical, Trauma, and Burn ICU is committed to excellence. We take pride in delivering exceptional nursing care to patients facing the most complex and high-acuity conditions.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

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.