Staff RN Weekend Program - C4A BPD NICU (Nights)

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Weekend schedule

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH, is seeking a night-shift Registered Nurse to join our NICU team on a 0.75 FTE basis.

You will provide family-centered care, assess needs, and collaborate with LPNs, PCAs, and allied staff. BSN preferred or ASN with plan to obtain BSN; Ohio RN license required; CPR and other certifications are expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold Ohio RN license.
• 2 years NICU experience required.
• BSN preferred or ASN with plan to obtain BSN within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provides family-centered nursing care.
• Assesses patient needs and communicates with care team.
• Plans, implements, educates and evaluates nursing care using evidence-based practices.
• Documents according to organizational standards and procedures.
• Engages in quality improvement and staff communication.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Culturally competent care

Education

BSN

ASN with plan to obtain BSN within 5 years

Job description

Overview

0.75 FTE, nights, 7p-7a, 5 12-hr shifts per pay period (Sat/Sun) with 48 weekends/year.

2 years of NICU experience required.

Flat rate pay $47.80/hr plus night shift differential with additional $2/hr critical care pay after unit-based 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

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: 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"