CLINICAL NURSE-CN

Premier Health • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse who partners with and advocates for patients, families, and significant others, providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support to positively impact patient outcomes in a safe environment. The RN demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence and autonomy in nursing practice. Using the nursing process and evidence-based principles, the RN cares for a diverse caseload of patients within the department’s scope of service. The RN serves as a guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader, and sentry, and collaborates with and guides care delivered by the interprofessional team. The RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, the Nursing Code of Ethics, and applicable regulatory standards.

This position is on the 38-bed Pulmonary advanced care floor at Miami Valley Hospital, a Level I trauma center. The unit cares for patients with COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary edema, influenza, and diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse will learn to use telemetry, tracheotomy-related equipment, chest tubes, high-flow oxygen, chronic ventilators, BIPAP, and drips. The shift is 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with 72 hours per pay period. The unit is hiring both new graduate and experienced RNs.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Valid Ohio RN license.
• Current CPR certification required at the time of hire.
• Able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Strong organization skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• No prior job-related work experience required.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• BSN completion or professional certification may be required. RNs with at least 2 years of acute care hospital experience may elect to forgo the BSN requirement and sign a Professional Certification MOU, which must be obtained within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Partner with and advocate for patients, families, and significant others.
• Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to promote patient outcomes in a safe environment.
• Use the nursing process and evidence-based principles to care for a diverse caseload within the department’s scope of service.
• Collaborate with and guide care delivered by the interprofessional team.
• Serve as a guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader, and sentry.
• Comply with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics, and applicable regulatory standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree