Registered Nurse (RN), NICU, PRN, Days

UC Health•West Chester, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) for the NICU for the day shift at West Chester. The OBSCU serves a diverse patient population and wide range of diagnoses throughout patients’ pregnancies, including but not limited to diabetic management, cardiac complications such as cardiomyopathy, preterm labor, preeclampsia, and more. The OBSCU is a fast-paced work environment in which each day will teach you something new. About West Chester Hospital West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation. Unit Details: Magnet facility and shared governance is very supported on the OB unit Clinical ladder program - opportunity for advancements from a CN 1 nurse by doing unit projects that comes with monetary benefits as well as career engagement. Diverse patient population and wide range of diagnoses throughout patients’ pregnancies

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Associate’s Degree, minimum required
Current OH RN License
BLS/ACLS/PALS per department requirements based on patient population needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred
Obstetrics/Gynecology: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) is an individual who holds a current state license to practice nursing. The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. The care is culturally based and age-specific.
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 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 ability to establish priorities of care based on 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.
Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment and in accordance to 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 professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.