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

UC Health•West Chester, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for the 4th-floor Surgical 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 cares for surgical and trauma patients requiring Med Surg-level care in a fast-paced environment. Nurses encounter a variety of surgeries, including orthopedic, bariatric, general, trauma, GI, and GU procedures, and care for medically complex patients in a supportive, collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth and development. The Registered Nurse uses specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally based, age-specific care for individuals and groups. The role involves coordinating care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team, communicating care plans and instructions, documenting the nursing process, and supporting the development of colleagues. West Chester Hospital is part of UC Health, an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The hospital provides access to specialized physicians, operates a Level III Trauma Center and certified Primary Stroke Center, and has received Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Associate’s degree in nursing, minimum required.
Current Ohio RN license.
Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association 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 scientific knowledge.
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 practice standards.
Communicate the plan of care to associates involved in the patient’s care and establish priorities based on patient assessment 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.
Accurately and concisely document the nursing process and evaluation of treatment 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.