Staff RN - C4A NICU Nights (BSN Preferred)

Defiance College Foundation Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a registered nurse to provide patient-centered care during the shift, ensuring safety and quality throughout the episode of care.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning, education, and collaboration with LPNs, PCAs and others, while maintaining professional standards and documentation as required by hospital policies.

Qualifications

• BSN required or Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
• Current CPR certification required; willing to obtain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON or other certifications as determined by manager

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs.
• Communicates patient care needs and priorities to assigned LPNs, PCAs, Unit Coordinators and Allied Health personnel.
• Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring patient and family needs.
• Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures

Skills

Quality and safety care

Strong communication

Culturally competent care

Advanced critical thinking

Education

BSN

Associate degree with commitment to BSN

Job description

Overview

36 hrs/week, nights, 7p-7a, every other weekend rotation, holiday rotation. Base pay $36.90/hr plus applicable shift differentials. Benefits eligible. Learn more about C4A NICU here: https://youtu.be/N2QLuGhaUM4

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

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified)

"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

About Nationwide Children’s Hospital

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