Registered Nurse - Med Surg Pulmonary

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse will work on the 5300 Medical-Surgical Renal/Pulmonary Unit at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital, a 43-bed unit caring for patients with renal and pulmonary conditions, including COPD exacerbations and dialysis complications. The unit provides a fast-paced environment and supports both new graduates and experienced nurses in developing clinical skills and knowledge. Nurses gain experience with peritoneal dialysis, respiratory assessment, renal clearance, medications, interpreting laboratory values, time management, and compassionate care for patients with complex needs. The role involves delivering safe, individualized, evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team. The position also includes professional development opportunities and support for BSN attainment and specialty certification. The schedule is full-time days, 72 hours bi-weekly, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with every third weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

Associate's degree or diploma in Nursing.
Obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) for Healthcare Providers.
Registered Nurse qualification.
Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex healthcare needs across stages of the life cycle.

Nice To Haves

Previous RN experience is preferred but not required.
Membership in a related professional organization is preferred.
Specialty certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and document initial and ongoing patient and family assessments.
Develop, communicate, and update individualized plans of care, including discharge planning.
Provide safe, patient-centered care that supports autonomy, dignity, and diversity.
Recognize and respond to emergencies and take appropriate clinical action.
Carry out physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Complete assigned care and documentation within required timeframes.
Administer medications and treatments safely and perform technical skills according to policy.
Evaluate patient responses and revise plans of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Supervise and delegate tasks appropriately to other team members.
Serve as a clinical resource and support training and education of staff and students.
Maintain current clinical knowledge and adhere to organizational and departmental standards.
Function in relief charge or resource roles as requested.
Pursue continuing education, formal education, specialty certification, nursing organization membership, community health activities, and nursing research and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrate TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors in interactions with patients, guests, colleagues, and the community.