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

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a part-time Clinical Nurse I (registered nurse) for the Float Pool, Med Surg/ICU, working nights. The RN promotes and restores patients’ health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, and providing physical and psychological support to patients and their families. The RN uses knowledge of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally based, age-specific care. Nursing practice incorporates the ANCC Synergy Model for patient care to support optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Registered nursing license in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

Communicate appropriately with patients and families, provide clear treatment instructions, and involve family or guardians in assessment, treatment, and continuing care.
Recognize patient growth and development needs, physical limitations, behavioral health concerns, abuse or neglect, and needs related to psychological, religious, or cultural differences; respond appropriately.
Perform treatments, administer medications, and operate equipment safely.
Collect basic clinical data, follow protocols, use clinical reasoning and evidence-based guidelines, and seek assistance when needed to identify patient problems.
Advocate for patients and families, represent patients who cannot speak for themselves, protect patient rights and confidentiality, and help address ethical and clinical concerns.
Provide compassionate, vigilant, and responsive care; establish patient care goals, promote independence, teach patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care, and maintain a safe environment.
Collaborate with patients, care providers, and the multidisciplinary team; participate in discussions about patient care and practice issues, and remain open to mentoring and contributions from others.
Use available environmental and system resources to support patients, families, and staff.
Incorporate cultural, spiritual, gender, racial, ethnic, lifestyle, socioeconomic, age, and personal-value differences into care.
Follow planned educational programs and provide information that supports patient and family understanding.
Follow standards and guidelines, implement clinical changes and research-based practices developed by others, and recognize changing patient situations and opportunities for further learning.