Registered Nurse (RN), Med Surg, Full Time, Nights
About The Position
UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for the 5th-floor Med Surg unit at West Chester Hospital on the night shift. The 36-bed unit provides medical-surgical and telemetry care, with nurse-to-patient ratios ranging from 4 to 6 patients per nurse. The RN delivers high-quality, culturally based, age-specific care according to assessed patient needs, established standards, and hospital policies and procedures. The role uses nursing knowledge and judgment to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for individuals and groups, working collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. West Chester Hospital is a Level III Trauma Center and certified Primary Stroke Center. It has Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is described as providing access to specialized physicians and subspecialty care. The unit emphasizes teamwork, helping colleagues develop, and opportunities to learn and broaden nursing skills.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Associate degree in nursing is the minimum required.
- Current Ohio RN license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- 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, within unit standards of practice.
- Communicate the plan of care to appropriate associates and establish care priorities based on patient assessments and needs.
- Give patients and families clear treatment instructions and involve family 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.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting unit needs.
- Document the nursing process accurately and concisely, including treatment evaluation, in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
- Serve 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 professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee-paid short- and long-term disability
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Community discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
