Staff RN Critical Care- PACU Room

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,937 - 59,729; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children\'s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a registered nurse to support patient care across nights and days on a 4‑10 hour shift pattern. The role emphasizes family-centered care, safety, and advocacy, with on-call responsibilities for some weekends and holidays.

Ohio RN license and BSN commitment within 5 years are required. Candidates must hold CPR and be willing to obtain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON or other certifications as determined by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years.
• Licensed to practice as Registered Nurse in Ohio.
• Current CPR; willingness to obtain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON or equivalent as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assess patient needs and communicate priorities to care team.
• Plan, implement, educate and evaluate care using evidence-based practices.
• Maintain therapeutic communication with patients and families.
• Participate in quality improvement and report updates to staff.
• Document according to policies and procedures.

Skills

Quality care

Communication

Cultural competence

Critical thinking

Education

BSN or ASN with commitment to BSN within 5 years

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Non-traditional D/N hours (Approx. 6 weeks of nights / 18 weeks of days), (4) 10‑hour shifts. On call required in addition to full‑time hours for some weekends, holidays, and weeknights. 30‑minute response time required while on call. Minimum pay rate: $36.90/hr. Start dates will be between August–October.

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.

Essential Functions

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs and 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 removal, climbing stairs/ladder, driving motor vehicles (work required – additional testing may be required), fume/gases/vapors exposure, 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.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet.