Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Float Pool, Med Surg/ICU, Full Time, Nights, ONA (+15 Premium Pay)

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Med Surg/ICU Float Pool at UC Medical Center. The Float Pool Nurse supports the Medical Center’s Med Surg/ICU units, delivering high-quality, culturally based, age-specific care according to assessed patient needs, established standards, and policies and procedures. The RN applies specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for individuals and groups. The role includes collaborating with healthcare team members and patients and families to coordinate individualized plans of care, communicate priorities, provide treatment instructions, and respond to patients’ behavioral, psychological, religious, and cultural needs. The RN documents the nursing process, serves as a resource and mentor to new personnel and float or supplemental staff, and contributes to personal and colleagues’ professional development. The position offers experience across Med Surg units at a Level I Trauma Center.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Associate’s degree in nursing, minimum required.
Current Ohio RN license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Three years of Med Surg experience 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 the patient’s care and prioritize care based on patient assessment and needs.
Give patients and families clear treatment instructions and involve family or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and ongoing care.
Identify and appropriately respond to patient needs related to behavioral health problems, psychological needs, and religious or cultural norms.
Demonstrate critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting unit needs.
Document the nursing process accurately and concisely, including treatment evaluation, in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
Act as a resource person and mentor for new personnel, floaters, and supplemental staff working on the unit.
Take responsibility for personal professional development and contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.