Registered Nurse - Urology Med Surg

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

TriHealth is hiring a Registered Nurse for the 14AB medical-surgical urology unit at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is a full-time night-shift role scheduled for 72 hours biweekly, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every third weekend and holiday rotations. The 22-bed unit cares for adult and geriatric patients with varied medical diagnoses, including complications from diabetes, pneumonia, cellulitis, encephalopathy, and patients requiring remote telemetry. It also cares for renal and urology surgery patients, including those recovering from nephrectomy, prostatectomy, and TURP, as well as patients receiving continuous bladder irrigation. Trained 14AB nurses manage peritoneal dialysis care for hospitalized patients who require it.

The unit supports new-graduate learning and offers opportunities to develop time-management and clinical skills, including suprapubic catheter exchange, continuous bladder irrigation, vascath removal, and peritoneal dialysis. Nurses work in a collaborative environment with strong nurse-physician partnerships and provide autonomous, holistic, evidence-based care. TriHealth supports professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification, and emphasizes patient dignity, safety, and frontline nurses' voices.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement, as well as student loan repayment options. Night-shift nurses receive a $4-per-hour shift differential and a $6-per-hour night-shift premium. The position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified external candidates who commit to 12 months.

Requirements

• Associate degree or diploma in nursing.
• New hires must obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
• Current BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers).
• Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex healthcare needs at various stages of the life cycle.

Nice To Haves

• Previous RN experience is preferred but not required.
• Membership in a related professional organization is preferred.
• Certification in a specialty is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document initial and ongoing patient and family assessments.
• Develop, communicate, and update individualized plans of care, including discharge planning.
• Provide safe, patient-centered care that supports autonomy, dignity, and diversity.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies and take appropriate clinical action.
• Carry out physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complete assigned care and documentation within required timeframes.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and perform technical skills according to policy.
• Evaluate patient responses and revise the plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Supervise and delegate tasks appropriately to other team members.
• Serve as a clinical resource and support training and education of staff and students.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge and adhere to organizational and departmental standards.
• Function in relief charge or resource roles as requested.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment options
• $4-per-hour shift differential for night-shift nurses
• $6-per-hour night-shift premium
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified external candidates with a 12-month commitment
• Professional development and career growth opportunities, including support for BSN attainment and specialty certification

What This Job Offers

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