RN - Defiance Regional Hospital - MedSurg

ProMedica • Defiance, OH

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is part of ProMedica’s patient care team and provides patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. The RN coordinates each patient’s plan of care and communicates with patients, families, and the health care team through open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making. The role includes assessing patients, formulating nursing diagnoses, planning and implementing care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care plans. The RN works collaboratively with nurses and support staff to achieve patient care goals and improve patient care, the work environment, and patient and staff satisfaction.

This position is in the Med Surg Unit at Defiance Regional Hospital and is part-time, with 24 weekly hours on night shift. The listed summary describes the general nature and level of work and is not exhaustive.

Requirements

• Current State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR training.
• Specialty certifications as required by individual nursing units.
• For Ohio RNs, complete 24 contact hours of continuing education during each licensure period, including at least 1 contact hour related to Chapter 4723 of the Ohio nurse practice code and rules.
• Maintain BCLS and any other certifications required by the job, such as ACLS.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, in accordance with departmental standards.
• Coordinate patients’ plans of care through effective shift-to-shift communication.
• Use appropriate techniques to control and prevent infections.
• Apply critical-thinking skills and sound judgment in all aspects of care.
• Initiate emergency care as necessary.
• Address patient and family education needs in light of comprehension, learning style, and discharge needs.
• Follow the proper chain of command when issues or problems arise and demonstrate appropriate follow-through.
• Display professionalism and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate sound clinical skills and judgment.
• Critique daily practice for errors and pursue corrective action.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits, including compensation and programs to support employees’ families, finances, and personal well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed