Med Surg - Observation Unit, Nights

OhioHealth • Dublin, CA

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About The Position

Provides general nursing care to patients and families throughout the continuum of care in diverse, acute health care settings. The department operates 24/7/365. The Registered Nurse is accountable for nursing practice as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing and delegates nursing tasks to licensed practical nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel according to the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. In accordance with department policies and nursing care standards, the nurse provides professional nursing care and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for assigned patients. This role focuses on safety, quality, and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio or a current Registered Nurse license in good standing with a multi-state compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required by five years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial, ongoing, and functional health-status assessments as appropriate to the patient population and individual.
• Document planned nursing interventions based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs.
• Evaluate and document patient responses to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriate intervals; collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to revise the plan of care based on evaluative data.
• Participate actively in process-improvement activities aimed at clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Carry out operational responsibilities.
• Delegate nursing tasks to licensed practical nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel in accordance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.
• Maintain a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while performing job duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time