Registered Nurse (RN), Med Surg, Part Time, Nights

UC Health • West Chester Township, OH

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About The Position

UC Health is hiring a part-time Registered Nurse for the 5th-floor Medical-Surgical unit at West Chester Hospital, working night shift. The nurse supports a 36-bed Med Surg and telemetry unit in a Level III Trauma Center, caring for patients according to assessed needs, established standards of care, and hospital policies and procedures. Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 4 to 6 patients per nurse.

The Registered Nurse uses specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally based, age-specific patient care. The role collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to deliver care and support the unit’s teamwork-focused culture. West Chester Hospital is part of UC Health, an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Associate's degree in nursing, 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 and family, within unit standards of practice.
• Communicate the plan of care to associates involved in the patient's care and prioritize care 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.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting unit needs.
• Accurately and concisely document the nursing process, 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree