Staff RN - PICU H8B

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Tower (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Registered Nurse to assist patients through their episode of care with safety and quality as priorities. The role supports family-centered care, delegates to the care team, and requires a state RN license.

The position offers nights (7 pm–7 am), 36 hours/week, every other weekend, with a base pay of $36.90 per hour plus shift differentials and a $2 per hour increase after orientation; benefits eligibility and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; or an associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years.
• Current RN license required and ability to practice in Ohio.
• CPR certification required; willingness to obtain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON as determined by manager.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs and communicates care priorities to the care team.
• Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring the needs of patients and families.
• Participates in data collection or auditing and reports updates to staff.
• Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Quality and safety

Strong communication

Culturally competent care

Critical thinking

Education

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

Job description

Overview

36 hrs/week, Nights-7p-7a, every other weekend, rotation, holiday rotation.

Base pay $36.90/hr plus applicable shift differentials. Pay to commensurate with experience. $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.

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"