Registered Nurse - Urology Med Surg

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital is hiring a full-time night-shift Registered Nurse for its 14AB, a 22-bed medical-surgical urology unit. The 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 patients following nephrectomy, prostatectomy, and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), as well as patients receiving continuous bladder irrigation (CBI). Peritoneal dialysis care for patients admitted to the hospital is managed by trained 14AB nurses.

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. The role involves collaborative, patient-centered nursing in a fast-moving medical-surgical setting, with support for professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification.

The schedule is 72 hours biweekly, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every third weekend and holiday rotations. Night-shift nurses receive a $4-per-hour shift differential plus a $6-per-hour night-shift premium. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified external candidates in exchange for a 12-month commitment.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or diploma in Nursing.
• New hires are required to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
• Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS/CPR).
• 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 the 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 plans of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Supervise and delegate tasks appropriately to other team members.
• Serve as a clinical resource and support staff and student training and education.
• 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
• Career growth opportunities
• $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

What This Job Offers

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