Staff RN- Cardiac Step-down-WEEKEND OPTION

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking experienced registered nurses for the Cardiac Step-down Unit. Positions include day or night shifts with 30 hours per week. The unit treats pediatric patients with congenital heart defects, complex cardiac conditions, and post-transplant care.

The role emphasizes family-centered nursing, evidence-based care, and safe patient advocacy, with a focus on developmentally appropriate care and adherence to ANA ethics.

Qualifications

• RN license in Ohio (or pending Ohio license)
• BSN or ADN with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years
• Current CPR certification; willingness to obtain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON as required by unit

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs and priorities.
• Communicates patient care needs to LPNs, PCAs, unit coordinators and Allied Health staff.
• Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring patients and families.
• Documents according to organizational standards and procedures.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Evidence-based practices

Decision making

Patient advocacy

Detail oriented

Education

BSN or ADN with BSN plan

Tools

CPR certification

NRP/PALS/ACLS/APHON certs

Job description

Overview:*Looking for Experienced RNs*Day shift or night shift weekend option. 30 hours/weekDay shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday one week- Saturday Sunday next week.Night shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday one week- Saturday Sunday next week.In the Cardiac Step-down Unit, we treat patients of all ages. We specialize in treating both surgically and medically, those patients with congenital heart defects. We also provide medical cardiac management for children and adolescents with heart and vasculature related disease, as well as perform heart, lung, and heart/lung transplants.24 bedsOn most days, approximately 75% of our population is under the age of six months.We are looking for detail-oriented team members who can handle a fast-paced environment.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 or Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire, required.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:(not specified)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, Reaching above shoulderFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Electricity, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, 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, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Squat/kneelCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, WalkingAdditional 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\"