Staff RN - ED Main Campus, Open to New Grads (Nights)

nationwidechildrens; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in North Carolina is seeking a Registered Nurse to support patient flows and care during night shifts. You will provide developmentally appropriate nursing care, supervise and collaborate with LPNs, PCAs, and other staff while prioritizing safety and quality.

The role requires a BSN (or ASN with commitment to obtain a BSN within 5 years), and RN licensure in Ohio. Strong communication, critical thinking, and commitment to culturally competent care are essential.

Qualifications

• BSN required; ASN acceptable with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years
• Licensed RN in the state
• Current CPR certification; willing to obtain NRP/PALS/ACLS/APHON as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using a Family Centered approach
• Assess individualized patient needs and priorities
• Communicate care needs to LPNs, PCs, and staff
• Plan and evaluate care using evidence-based practices
• Use therapeutic communication to support patients and families
• Participate in quality improvement activities and meetings
• Document per policies and procedures

Skills

Quality patient care

Communication skills

Culturally competent care

Critical thinking

Education

BSN

ASN with commitment to BSN within 5 years

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.

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