Staff RN- Weekends (Nights)- General Medicine

Davita Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for the General Medicine Unit in Columbus, Ohio. The position involves providing high-quality patient care, utilizing evidence-based practices, and maintaining a commitment to patient advocacy. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to professional nursing standards.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Ohio.
• Experience in a fast-paced medical environment preferred.
• Ability to assess and communicate patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Communicates patient care needs to LPNs and PCA staff.
• Documents patient care according to standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Therapeutic Communication

Quality Improvement

Delegation

Education

BSN or Associate Degree with commitment to obtain BSN

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview:

24-30 hours per week, Nights 7P-7:30A

Shifts will fall on Friday, Saturday, Sunday

$46.00 per hour plus nights differential of $4.60 per hour | Benefits Eligible

*Looking for experienced RNs*

The General Medicine Unit cares for a range of patients which do not fit any other specialty (Asthma, Failure to Thrive, Hyperbilirubinemia, readmit unit for neonatal, first-time seizure, adolescent medicine, respiratory viruses, Bronchiolitis, cerebral palsy).

-24 beds

-60-70% of patients are babies

-Typical patient stay is 2-3 days

- Gen Med is a fast-paced unit that typically turns over 8-10 patients per day; with 90% of our admissions coming from the Emergency Room.

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"