Registered Nurse Rehab Outpatient

Cincinnati Children's

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In Outpatient Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), we work with a patient population that inspires us daily. Our patients include children with cerebral palsy, complex medical needs, chronic conditions, and those recovering from brain and spinal cord injuries. We collaborate with families to improve mobility, functionality, and quality of life, providing care that extends beyond the clinic walls. Our mission is to empower children and their families, helping them navigate their rehabilitation journey with compassion and expertise. Every day, our team makes a profound impact, giving children the tools they need to reach their fullest potential. We are seeking a dedicated Outpatient Rehab RN II with a minimum of two years of nursing experience to join our dynamic team. This 0.7 FTE role involves working (8-hour shifts) at our E Building, 3333 Burnet Ave location, with possible travel to Union and Eastgate along with Mason locations. As an RN II in this specialized department, you will play a crucial role in coordinating patient care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and providing education and support to patients and their families. Join our team and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their families, providing them with the compassionate, expert care they need to thrive. At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Requirements

Associate/Diploma prepared RNs from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution requires 2+ years of experience.
If hired without a BSN or MSN, must enroll in a BSN or MSN program within 1 year of hire date/RN job date and complete program within 5 years of hire/RN job date.
Active Ohio RN License.
May be required to obtain other state licensure.
Foreign graduates must have license validated through TruMeritTM per Ohio Board of Nursing code for Foreign Graduates.

Nice To Haves

BSN from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution or MSN are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in collaboration with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare providers.
Coordinate and support the rehabilitation journey for pediatric patients with diverse needs, focusing on individualized care plans.
Educate families on medication management, therapy exercises, and long-term rehabilitation goals.
Monitor patient progress, ensuring continuity of care from initial treatment through follow-up visits.
Exhibit strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
Sustain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
Support leadership in Compliance efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital.
Be mindful and judicious in monitoring safety and departmental policies and procedures.
Ensure all individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis.
Work with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify and share safety best practices.
Be mindful of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and freely communicate safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members.
Demonstrates consistent integration of the Interprofessional Practice Model (IPM) in all aspects of practice.
Follows standards and guidelines; implements clinical changes and research-based practices developed by others; recognizes the need for further learning to improve patient care; recognizes routine or obvious changing patient situation (e.g., deterioration, crisis); in unusual care situations, seeks help when needed to identify patient problem.
Uses self-appraisal performance review and peer review, including annual goal setting, for assurance of competence and professional development to promote safe and ethical practice using the nursing process.
Demonstrates openness to coaching and mentoring from others.
Facilitates learning by assisting with peer and student learning experiences.
Works with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify, share, implement and evaluate safety best practices.
Sees the pieces or components; sees patient and family within the isolated environment of the unit; sees self as key resource to support the family through the healthcare experience through care coordination.
Consistently integrates age specific and culturally inclusive concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning.
Is receptive to the contributions of the interdisciplinary team in team meetings and discussion regarding patient issues.
Participates in shared governance at the point-of-care as a member of unit-based councils or by demonstrating awareness and contributing to shared decision making (reading minutes, giving feedback and implementing council decisions).
Collects clinical data; follow algorithms, decision trees, and protocols.
Matches formal knowledge with clinical events to make appropriate decisions; uses available resources as needed.
Documents plan of care, care delivered, and patient and family outcomes.
Focuses on the usual and customary needs of the patient and family; anticipates future needs; bases care on standards and protocols; maintains a safe physical environment; acknowledges death as a potential outcome.
Using self-management support, develops care goals and actions through partnerships with patients and families.
Facilitates patient and family learning by providing structured education based on the plan of care goals, and the needs of the patient and family; uses teach back to evaluate effectiveness.
Works on behalf of patient and family; assesses personal values; aware of ethical conflicts/issues that may surface in clinical setting; makes ethical/moral decisions based on rules; represents patient when patient cannot represent self; aware of patients' rights.
Assesses cultural inclusion.
Recognizes the potential impact of culture on the patient/family experience and incorporates culturally inclusive concepts into patient care.