Registered Nurse (RN-CN 1), Burn/ENT ICU, Nights, ONA
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) works in the 10-bed Burn/ENT Special Care Unit (BESCU), a variable-acuity inpatient ICU serving older adolescent and adult patients. The unit provides specialized care for acute burn injuries, complex wounds, skin conditions, major head and neck cancer surgery, and reconstructive procedures, including free flap reconstruction. It also cares for patients with newly created surgical airways, such as tracheostomies, laryngectomies, and stents, and patients receiving treatment for airway stenosis and other complex ENT reconstruction surgeries. The RN uses nursing and related sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally based, age-specific patient care. The role coordinates care with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members, and supports continuity of care from admission through discharge. The unit integrates wound, plastic, reconstructive, and airway-management expertise and uses a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach. UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in partnership with the University of Cincinnati. Its work combines clinical care with research and teaching, and its system includes hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory services, and specialized institutes.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Associate’s degree in nursing, the minimum required.
- Current Ohio RN license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, implement, evaluate, revise, and coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient with healthcare team members and the patient or family, within unit practice standards.
- Communicate the plan of care to associates involved in patient care and prioritize care based on patient assessments and needs.
- Give patients and families clear treatment instructions and involve family members or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and ongoing care.
- Identify and respond appropriately to patient needs related to behavioral health, psychological needs, and religious or cultural norms.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and cooperation in meeting unit needs.
- Document the nursing process accurately and concisely, including treatment evaluation, in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Serve as a resource and mentor for new personnel, float staff, and supplemental staff working on the unit.
- Take responsibility for personal and professional development and contribute to the development of peers, colleagues, and others.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
