Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Med Surg, Part Time, Days

UC Health•West Chester, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a part-time Registered Nurse for the fourth-floor Med Surg unit on the day shift at West Chester Hospital. The nurse supports the hospital’s Med Surg unit and Level III Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care based on assessed patient needs, established standards of care, and hospital policies and procedures. The 36-bed unit has nurse-to-patient ratios ranging from 4 to 6 patients per nurse and provides care in a fast-paced environment for surgical and trauma patients requiring Med Surg-level care. The unit offers a supportive, collaborative team environment and opportunities for growth and development while caring for medically complex patients. It sees a wide variety of surgeries, including orthopedic, bariatric, general, trauma, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary procedures. The Registered Nurse uses specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally based, age-specific patient care. The RN collaborates with patients, families, and other healthcare team members to coordinate care and communicates care plans and instructions. The role also includes mentoring and supporting other staff and contributing to professional development. West Chester Hospital is part of UC Health, an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The hospital has a Level III Trauma Center, a certified Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Associate’s degree in nursing, minimum required.
Current Ohio RN license.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification before the end of department orientation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using nursing and related sciences.
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 associates involved in the patient’s care and prioritize care based on assessment and patient needs.
Give patients and families clear treatment instructions and involve family or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care.
Identify and respond appropriately to 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.
Accurately and concisely document the nursing process and treatment evaluation in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
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 development of peers, colleagues, and others.