Staff RN Float Pool - Medical/Surgical to Critical Care (ICU) Transition Pathway

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a registered nurse for Med/Surg Float Pool with a pathway to Critical Care ICU Float Pool. The role includes night shifts (7p–7a), every 3rd weekend, and one winter and one summer holiday.

Pay starts at $36.90/hour and increases with experience. Requirements include Ohio RN licensure and a BSN or associate degree with commitment to obtain a BSN within 5 years.

Qualifications

• BSN or Associate degree required; commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs.
• Plans, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Utilizes Therapeutic Communication with patients and families.
• Engages in workplace community by staying aware of changes and reporting updates.
• Documents according to organizational standards.

Education

BSN or Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire

Job description

Overview:

Opportunity to gain experience in Med/Surg Float Pool and transition to Critical Care (ICU) Float Pool after meeting the following criteria:

• Successful completion of Med/Surg orientation
• Following additional 1 year of Med/Surg Float Pool experience
• ICU interview process
• Completion of ICU shadowing
• Completion of ICU externship & education

Nightshift 7p-7a

Every 3rd weekend requirement

One winter & one summer holiday requirement

Pay starts at $36.90/hour. Pay to be commensurate with experience.

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 shoulder

FREQUENTLY: 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/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, 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”