Registered Nurse I, CICU

Cincinnati Children's

3d•$37 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse I in the CICU provides patient- and family-centered nursing care, integrating age-specific and culturally inclusive practices and the Interprofessional Practice Model. The nurse coordinates care, uses clinical judgment and established protocols, documents care and outcomes, supports patient and family learning, and advocates for patients’ rights and interests. The role also contributes to regulatory compliance, safety, shared decision-making, peer and student learning, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Active Ohio RN License; may be required to obtain licensure in other states.
Associate- or diploma-prepared RNs from an ACEN-, CCNE-, or NLN CNEA-accredited institution must have at least 2 years of experience.
If hired without a BSN or MSN, enroll in a BSN or MSN program within 1 year of hire/RN job date and complete the program within 5 years of hire/RN job date.
Foreign graduates must have their license validated through TruMerit per Ohio Board of Nursing code for Foreign Graduates.

Nice To Haves

BSN from an ACEN-, CCNE-, or NLN CNEA-accredited institution or MSN.

Responsibilities

Maintain an understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards and support departmental and hospital compliance efforts.
Monitor and follow safety and departmental policies and procedures; complete individual certifications and Safety College requirements on time.
Identify, share, implement, and evaluate safety best practices with department managers, nurse council, and Magnet representatives; communicate safety and compliance concerns to leadership.
Coordinate care and support patients and families through the healthcare experience.
Collect clinical data, follow algorithms, decision trees, and protocols, use available resources, and document the plan of care, care delivered, and patient and family outcomes.
Anticipate patient and family needs, maintain a safe environment, integrate age-specific care, and develop care goals and actions in partnership with patients and families.
Provide structured education based on care goals and patient and family needs, using teach-back to evaluate its effectiveness.
Follow standards and guidelines, implement research-based practices developed by others, recognize changing patient situations, and seek assistance in unusual care situations when needed.
Use self-appraisal and peer review, annual goal setting, coaching, and mentoring to support competence, professional development, and safe and ethical practice.
Facilitate peer and student learning experiences.
Participate in interdisciplinary team discussions and shared governance or demonstrate awareness of and contribute to shared decision-making.
Integrate the Interprofessional Practice Model into all aspects of practice.
Advocate for patients and families, address ethical concerns and patient rights, assess cultural inclusion, and incorporate culturally inclusive concepts into care.