Staff Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Orientation pay increase

Shift and weekend differentials

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU). You will provide patient-centered care, coordinate with LPNs, PCAs and staff, and uphold safety and quality throughout the care episode.

Requirements include BSN or commitment to BSN, Ohio RN license, CPR certification, and willingness to obtain advanced certifications as needed. This on-site role features rotating shifts and a potential signing bonus.

Qualifications

• BSN or Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Ohio.
• Current CPR certification; willingness to obtain NRP/PALS/ACLS/APHON as required by unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assess patient needs and communicate priorities to the care team.
• Plan, implement, educate and evaluate care using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Document according to organizational standards and procedures.

Skills

Quality and safety care

Strong communication

Culturally competent care

Critical thinking

Education

BSN or Associate with commitment to BSN

Job description

Overview

36 hours per wk

Rotating Days & Nights every six weeks, every other weekend, holiday rotation

• Minimum pay-$36.90perhr plus shift and weekend differentials
• $2.00perhr increase upon succesful completion of unit orientation
• $10K signing bonus available for new hires with at least one year of critical care experience as an RN (two year commitment)

More About CTICU

20 Beds – 12 closed door rooms & 8 open bay rooms

Nurse to Patient Ratios 1:1 & 1:2 (High acuity‑ 2:1)

Patient Ages: Birth to late Adulthood

Patient Population: Patients with Congenital Heart Defects, Acquired Heart Disease, Pre & Post‑Surgical, Heart & Lung Transplants

We care for ECMO and VAD patients

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Job Description Summary

Assists patients to move rapidly, uneventfully, and as effectively as possible through their episode of care while maintaining quality and safety as a priority. Delegates, directs, oversees and provides developmentally appropriate patient care. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.

Job Description

Essential Functions

Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach. Assesses individualized patient needs. Communicates patient care needs and priorities to assigned Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Patient Care Assistants (PCAs), Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel. Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices. Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and families. Engages in the \"workplace community\" by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff. Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.

Education Requirement

BSN; Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.

Licensure Requirement

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.

Certifications

• Current CPR certification required. Must be willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON or other necessary certification as determined by your manager based on business unit.

Skills

• Quality and safety patient care skills
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to provide culturally competent care with a demonstrated commitment to ensuring quality and safety initiatives.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Experience

(not specified)

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance
• FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Electricity, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Squat/kneel
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing - Far/near, Standing, Walking

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet