Registered Nurse - Med Surg Urology

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works on 14AB, a 22-bed medical unit at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital. 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 those who have had a nephrectomy, prostatectomy, or TURP, and patients receiving continuous bladder irrigation. Trained 14AB nurses manage peritoneal dialysis care for patients who require PD treatments.

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

This is a part-time day-shift position working 48 hours bi-weekly, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with an every-weekend commitment and holiday rotation. The position offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus for qualifying external candidates who commit to 12 months.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or diploma in Nursing.
• New hires are required to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
• 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.
• Commitment to an every-weekend work schedule and holiday rotation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous RN experience preferred, but not required.
• Membership in a related professional organization preferred.
• Certification in a specialty 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.
• Pursue continuing education, formal education, and specialty certification; participate in professional nursing organizations, community health activities, nursing research, and evidence-based practice as encouraged by TriHealth.
• Model collaborative relationships among nurses, physicians, and other caregivers.
• Demonstrate TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors in interactions with patients, guests, colleagues, and the community.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment options
• Career growth opportunities
• $2,500 sign-on bonus for qualifying external candidates with a 12-month commitment

What This Job Offers

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