Staff RN - PICU H2B

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 49,593 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide exceptional patient care in a Family Centered approach. The role requires a BSN with a commitment to obtain one if currently lacking, alongside CPR certification.

The RN will assess patient needs, manage care directives, and maintain high standards of quality and safety. This position offers a competitive salary at $36.90/hr, shift differentials, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Willing to obtain and maintain necessary certifications as determined by manager.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs and communicates priorities.
• Plans, implements, educates, and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Engages in workplace community and stays informed about changes.

Skills

Quality and safety patient care skills

Strong communication skills

Culturally competent care

Advanced critical thinking

Problem-solving abilities

Education

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

Job description

Overview

36 hrs/week, straight nights or day/night rotation, every other weekend, holiday rotation.

Base pay $36.90/hr plus applicable shift differentials. Pay commensurate with experience with $2/hr pay increase upon successful completion of department orientation. 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.

Essential Functions

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs. Communicates patient care needs and priorities to assigned LPNs, 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.
• Willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON, or other necessary certification as determined by 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; drive 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)

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet