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

Nationwide Children's Hospital; 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 to join the Med/Surg Float Pool with a path to the Critical Care ICU Float Pool. You will provide high-quality, family-centered nursing care, coordinate with LPNs, PCAs, and other staff, and pursue required ICU shadowing and externship steps.

The role requires a BSN or an associate with a commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years, Ohio RN licensure, and current CPR certification.

Qualifications

• BSN or Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• Current CPR certification; willing to obtain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON or other required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs and communicates care priorities to assigned staff.
• 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

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
• Completion of ICU shadowing
• Completion of ICU externship & education

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

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"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"