Surgery RN - Surgery Center

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 46,838 - 57,859; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a contingent, day-shift Registered Nurse in the Pre‑Post Op area to prep patients for surgery and discharge families. The role emphasizes safety, patient advocacy, and developmentally appropriate care, with potential RN First Assistant duties after completing an approved program.

The position requires an Ohio RN license, CPR certification, and an Associate degree (BSN preferred with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years).

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; Associate degree required with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs.
• Communicates patient care needs and priorities to Surgical Technologists and Perioperative Technicians.
• Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence‑Based Practices.
• Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Family-centered care

Communication

Patient advocacy

Team coordination

Decision making

Education

Associate degree (required)

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Contingent, Day Shift, Minimum 16 hrs./month. No nights, weekends or holidays. This position is in the Pre‑Post Op area getting patients prepped and ready for surgery and then teaching and discharging the family home.

Job Description Summary

Assists patients to move rapidly, uneventfully, and as effectively as possible through their surgical encounter, 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. 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 Surgical Technologists and Perioperative Technicians.
• 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 “community of the unit” 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, preferred. Associate degree, required 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.

Skills

Not specified.

Experience

May perform in the role of RN First Assistant as needed following successful completion of an accredited first assistant program.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally:

• Climb stairs/ladder.
• Drive motor vehicles (work required). Additional testing may be required.
• Pushing/Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance.
• Pushing/Pulling: 41‑60 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling: 61‑100 lbs.
• Reaching above shoulder.

Frequently:

• Bend/twist.
• Lifting/Carrying: 21‑40 lbs.
• Lifting/Carrying: 41‑60 lbs.
• Lifting/Carrying: 61‑100 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling: 26‑40 lbs.
• Squat/kneel.

Continuously:

• Audible speech.
• Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids.
• Chemicals/Medications.
• Cold Temperatures.
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens.
• Computer skills.
• Decision Making.
• Depth perception.
• Electricity.
• Flexing/extending of neck.
• Fume/Gases/Vapors.
• Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning.
• Hearing acuity.
• Hot Temperatures.
• Interpreting Data.
• Lifting/Carrying: 0‑10 lbs.
• Lifting/Carrying: 11‑20 lbs.
• Loud Noises.
• Machinery.
• Patient Equipment.
• Peripheral vision.
• Power Tools.
• Problem solving.
• Pushing/Pulling: 0‑25 lbs.
• Repetitive hand/arm use.
• Seeing – Far/near.
• Sitting.
• Standing.
• Walking.

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: Able to prioritize tasks. Demanding environment. Will need to be able to multitask.

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