Staff RN- CTICU

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

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking Registered Nurses for the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit. The role involves assisting patients through episodes of care with a focus on quality, safety, and patient advocacy, while supporting staff and maintaining professional standards.

Education requires a BSN or an ASN with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years; active Ohio RN licensure; CPR certification with willingness to obtain NRP, PALS, ACLS or related certifications as

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in the State of Ohio.
• BSN or ASN with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years.
• Current CPR certification; willing to obtain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON as required.
• Quality and safety patient care skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to provide culturally competent care.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs and communicates priorities to the care team.
• Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring the needs of patients and families.
• Participates in data collection and Quality Improvement activities; reports to staff and leadership.
• Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Quality and safety

Communication

Culturally competent care

Critical thinking

Education

BSN or ASN with plan to obtain BSN within 5 years

Job description

Positions available for March 2027
36 hours per wk

• Minimum pay - $36.90 per hr plus shift and weekend differentials
• $2.00 per hr increase upon succesful completion of unit orientation

Overview

Positions available for March 2027
36 hours per wk

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

• Minimum pay - $36.90 per hr plus shift and weekend differentials
• $2.00 per hr increase upon succesful completion of unit orientation

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

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. 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