Registered Nurse (RN-CN 1), Burn/ENT ICU, Nights, ONA

UC Health • Cincinnati, OH

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Burn/ENT Special Care Unit (BESCU) provides specialized care for a diverse group of older adolescent and adult patients. The service manages individuals with acute burn injuries, complex wounds, and various skin conditions requiring advanced treatment and reconstruction. In addition, BESCU delivers expert care for Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) patients undergoing major head and neck cancer surgery and reconstructive procedures, including free flap reconstruction. The unit also supports patients with newly created surgical airways such as tracheostomies, laryngectomies, and stents, as well as those receiving treatment for airway stenosis and other complex ENT reconstruction surgeries. The inpatient ICU is a 10-bed unit with variable acuity. As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati. UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational, and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati’s only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment’s notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries. Unit Details: Integration of wound, plastic, reconstructive, and airway management expertise in one dedicated unit. The variable acuity unit ensures continuity of patient care from admission to discharge for all burn patients. Cutting-edge surgical and reconstructive techniques. Collaboration with multi-disciplinary team to achieve integrated, patient-centered approach.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Associate’s Degree, the minimum required
• Current OH RN License

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares, implements evaluates, revises, and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with the other healthcare team members and patient/family within the time frame indicated by the unit's standards of practice.
• Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care, and demonstrates the ability to establish priorities of care based on the patient's assessment and needs.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment, and involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different patient needs resulting from behavioral health problems, unique psychological needs, or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting the needs of the unit.
• The nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment and in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Acts as a resource person and mentor for new personnel, floater, and/or supplemental staff working on the unit.
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

What This Job Offers

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