Staff RN- Neonatal Float Pool

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks an RN with at least 2 years of Level IV NICU experience and NRP certification for a 0.6–0.9 FTE night shift (7p–7a). You will travel to nine NICU locations within the city and rotate every fifth weekend, with two holidays per year.

A BSN is required (or an Associate degree with commitment to complete BSN within 5 years). Active Ohio RN licensure and current CPR certification are required; willingness to obtain NRP, PALS, ACLS, or APHON

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of Level IV NICU experience.
• Must have NRP certification.
• Active Ohio RN license.
• Willingness to obtain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON or other certifications as directed.

Responsibilities

• Provide family-centered nursing care.
• Assess patient needs and communicate with care team.
• Plan, implement, educate and evaluate care using evidence-based practices.
• Document according to standards and policies.
• Maintain professional standards and advocate for patients.
• Collaborate with LPNs, PCAs, unit coordinators, and allied staff.

Skills

NRP certification

CPR certification

NICU experience

Night shift

Education

BSN or Associate with commitment to BSN

Job description

Overview

Must have 2 years of level IV NICU experience. Must have NRP certification.

0.6 FTE - 0.9 FTE, Night Shift 7p-7a, Every 5th weekend. 2 Holidays per year. Will travel to 9 different NCH NICU's throughout the city.

Bsn Required

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
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, Reaching above shoulder, 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"