Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Neuroscience ICU, Flex Shift, ONA

UC Health • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse to support the Neuroscience ICU at UC Medical Center on a flex shift. The RN provides culturally based, age-specific nursing care using specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills informed by biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences. The role includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The Neuroscience ICU uses a teamwork model and is a Level 4 Epilepsy Center in a teaching environment at the region's first comprehensive stroke center.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Associate's degree in nursing, the minimum required.
• At least 1 year of ICU or co-op experience.
• Current Ohio RN license.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Communicate the plan of care to associates involved in patient care and prioritize care according to patient assessment and needs.
• Give patients and families clear treatment instructions and involve family or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care.
• Identify and respond appropriately to needs associated with behavioral health problems, psychological needs, and religious or cultural norms.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting unit needs.
• Document the nursing process accurately and concisely, including treatment evaluation, in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for new personnel, floaters, and supplemental staff working on the unit.
• Take responsibility for personal and professional development and contribute 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