Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room, Full-time, Day Shift Flex, ONA

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse I (registered nurse) promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; and providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families. The RN uses knowledge from the biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally based and age-specific patient care. The RN incorporates the principles of the ANCC Synergy Model for patient care to guide nursing practice and achieve optimal patient outcomes. The position includes day-shift flex work in the operating room. The RN provides population-appropriate communication and care, follows protocols and evidence-based guidelines, advocates for patients, maintains confidentiality and a safe environment, collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, supports patient and family learning, and recognizes when additional assistance is needed.

Requirements

Associate Degree from an accredited school of Nursing (ASN).
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
Current BLS/ACLS/PALS per department requirements based on patient population needs; additional certification and licensure requirements may apply under department standards.
No experience required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process and providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to support patient care and optimal outcomes.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally based and age-specific patient care.
Communicate appropriately with patients and families, give clear treatment instructions, and involve family or guardians in assessment, treatment, and continuing care.
Recognize patients' physical limitations, behavioral health needs, abuse or neglect, and needs associated with psychological, religious, or cultural differences; respond appropriately.
Perform treatments, administer medications, and operate equipment safely.
Use clinical reasoning, nursing skills, protocols, and evidence-based guidelines to make decisions and recognize changing patient situations.
Represent patients' concerns, uphold patient rights and confidentiality, and help resolve ethical and clinical concerns.
Provide compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic care; promote patient independence through care goals, teaching, and responses to questions; and maintain a safe physical environment.
Participate in discussions about patient care and practice, remain open to mentoring, and maintain cooperative relationships with the multidisciplinary care team.
Incorporate cultural, spiritual, gender, racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, age, lifestyle, and value differences into care.
Support learning for patients, families, nursing staff, and the community by following educational programs and helping patients understand their care.
Follow standards and guidelines, implement research-based practice changes developed by others, and seek further learning or assistance when needed.