Staff RN, Weekend Option - Medical/Surgical Float Pool - Days

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Registered Nurse responsible for providing exceptional nursing care using a Family Centered approach. The role requires a commitment to quality, safety, and effective patient advocacy, aligning with the ANA Code of Ethics.

Candidates must possess a BSN or an Associate degree with plans to complete a BSN and hold a current Ohio nursing license. Essential certifications such as CPR are also necessary for this position, along with a flexible shift availability.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Ohio.
• Commitment to complete BSN if starting with Associate degree.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients during their episode of care while ensuring quality and safety.
• Delegate and oversee patient care.
• Document patient care activities according to organizational policies.

Skills

Family Centered care

Therapeutic Communication

Quality Improvement

Patient advocacy

Documentation standards

Education

BSN or Associate degree (must obtain BSN within 5 years)

Tools

CPR certification

NRP

PALS

ACLS

APHON certification

Job description

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.

Overview

Day shift 7a-7p.

48 weekends per year.

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.

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, 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, 11‑20 lbs, 21‑40 lbs, patient equipment, pushing/pulling: 0‑25 lbs, 26‑40 lbs, 41‑60 lbs, 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.

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