Registered Nurse (RN-CNI), Med Surg Specialty - Cardiac, Full-Time, Night, ONA

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

21d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN-CNI) for the Cardiovascular Med Surg Department at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The RN supports the Medical Center’s 28-bed unit by delivering high-quality, culturally based, age-specific care according to patients’ assessed needs, standards of care, and hospital policies and procedures. The nurse serves patients with conditions and care needs that include congestive heart failure, pre-bypass or valve replacement, general medicine, and prior heart transplants. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, communicating with patients and families, and contributing to the development of colleagues. The unit welcomes new graduates and uses six cardiac drips in its acute-care setting.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current Ohio licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
ACLS and BLS certification; these may be obtained after hire.
Strategic, adaptable, growth-oriented, and team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using nursing knowledge and the nursing process.
Prepare, implement, evaluate, revise, and coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in collaboration with healthcare team members and the patient or family.
Communicate the plan of care to relevant associates and establish care priorities based on patient assessments and needs.
Give patients and families clear treatment instructions and involve family members or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and ongoing care.
Identify and appropriately respond to patient needs related to behavioral health, psychological needs, and religious or cultural norms.
Document the nursing process accurately and concisely, including treatment evaluation, in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
Act as a resource and mentor for new personnel, float staff, and supplemental staff working on the unit.
Take responsibility for personal professional development and contribute to the development of peers, colleagues, and others.
Provide care to patients with a range of needs, including congestive heart failure, pre-bypass or valve replacement, medicine, and prior heart transplant care.