Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Solid Organ Transplant, Full Time, Nights, ONA

UCHealth • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

UC Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Solid Organ Transplant for Night Shift (7:00p-7:30a) at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Solid Organ Transplant/Renal is a 24 bed unit. (1 bed designated as a pre-op bed for those patients being called in for a transplant) UCMC performs Liver, Kidney and Pancreas transplants. The kidney program has a living donor transplant program. All transplant patients, regardless of when their transplant was performed are admitted to 8CCP. This is due to the special care and education necessary for transplant patients. Nursing care is concentrated on recovery from transplantation, focusing on mobility, monitoring of I & O's, pain management and medication administration and education. Transplant patients are always recovered and monitored in the SICU prior to coming to 8CCP. Transplant patients can also be admitted from TACU, clinic, or directly from home. The patient ratio is 1:4 or 1:6 patients. This position will train. New graduates are welcome to apply!

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred.
• Current OH RN License.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Engages in population appropriate communication and gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and represents patient when patient cannot represent self.
• Creates a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching self-care skills.
• Maintains cooperative relationship with multidisciplinary care team.
• Facilitates learning for patients/families and nursing staff.
• Implements clinical changes and research-based practices developed by others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree