Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Float Pool, Med Surg/ICU, Part Time , Nights, ONA( +15 Premium Pay)

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) holds a current state license to practice nursing and uses specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally based, age-specific patient care. The RN prepares, implements, evaluates, revises, and coordinates an interdisciplinary plan of care with the healthcare team and the patient or family, communicates that plan to associates involved in care, and establishes priorities based on patient assessments and needs. The RN provides clear treatment instructions, involves family or guardians in care, and responds appropriately to behavioral health concerns and patients’ psychological, religious, and cultural needs. The role requires critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, cooperation, and accurate documentation in accordance with hospital policy and procedure. The RN acts as a resource and mentor for new personnel, floaters, and supplemental staff, and takes responsibility for personal professional development while contributing to the development of colleagues. The position involves providing care in a float pool across Medical-Surgical and ICU settings.

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 preferred.
Three years of Medical-Surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, revise, and coordinate interdisciplinary patient care plans with the healthcare team and patient or family.
Communicate care plans to associates involved in patient care and establish priorities based on patient assessments and needs.
Give patients and families clear treatment instructions and involve family or guardians in assessment and ongoing care.
Identify and respond to patients’ physical, behavioral health, psychological, religious, and cultural needs.
Provide population-appropriate communication and care, account for growth and development, and recognize signs of abuse or neglect.
Perform treatments, administer medications, and operate equipment safely.
Use clinical reasoning, protocols, nursing skills, and evidence-based guidelines to guide decisions and recognize changes in patient condition.
Advocate for patients and families, protect patient rights and confidentiality, and help address ethical and clinical concerns.
Promote patient independence through care goals, education about conditions and medications, self-care instruction, and answers to questions.
Maintain a safe physical environment and provide compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic care.
Collaborate with patients and multidisciplinary care team members, remain open to their contributions, and participate in discussions about care and practice issues.
Follow planned educational programs and provide information that increases patients’ and families’ understanding.
Document the nursing process accurately and concisely, including evaluation of treatment, in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
Act as a resource and mentor for new personnel, floaters, and supplemental staff.
Pursue personal professional development and contribute to the development of peers, colleagues, and others.
Follow standards and guidelines, implement changes and research-based practices developed by others, and seek help or further learning when needed.